zoi6 ji3在意
Jyutpingzoi6 ji3
Yalejoih yi
Definition
To mind, care about, or take to heart; to pay close attention to or value highly.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the emotional weight or concern someone places on a situation or opinion. It is often used in the negative to dismiss something as unimportant, such as 唔使在意. While it shares meaning with 着緊, it leans more towards the internal feeling of being bothered or affected by something.
Examples
Why do you need to care so much about what others think?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal written contexts where 介意 is more appropriate, as 在意 sounds more like a direct translation of Mandarin usage in casual speech. Native speakers often prefer 介意 when talking about being offended or bothered by a specific action.
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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.
