ziu3 jing3照應照应
Jyutpingziu3 jing3
Yalejiu ying
Definition
To look after, take care of, or help each other.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the idea of mutual support or keeping an eye on someone to ensure their well-being. It implies a sense of responsibility or neighborly concern rather than just providing physical care. It is frequently used in the context of friends or neighbors maintaining a network of assistance.
Examples
He lives alone, you should look after him more.
We live nearby, so we can look out for each other usually.
Related words
Common phrases
look out for each other
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 照顧, which is more commonly used for direct, hands-on care like nursing a patient or raising a child. 照應 often carries a slightly more abstract or reciprocal nuance of looking out for someone.
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Grammar guides
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