zo2 king1左傾左倾
Jyutpingzo2 king1
Yalejó kīng
Definition
Politically or economically left-leaning.
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to political or economic ideologies that align with socialist or progressive values. Unlike in some other languages where it might imply a neutral descriptive stance, using this term in Hong Kong often carries a specific weight depending on the speaker's own political background. It is frequently used in academic or news contexts rather than casual street talk.
Examples
He usually speaks in a very left-leaning way.
Do you think this policy is left-leaning or not?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with the physical direction of turning left, which is simply 左轉. Using 左傾 to describe a physical movement will cause confusion as it is strictly reserved for ideological positioning.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
