zoi6 fu4在乎
Jyutpingzoi6 fu4
Yalejoih fùh
Definition
To care about, mind, or pay attention to.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the emotional weight or importance one assigns to a situation or opinion. It is frequently used in the negative form 唔在乎 to express indifference or that something is not a priority. While it functions similarly to 介意, 在乎 implies a deeper level of personal concern or value rather than just being bothered by a minor inconvenience.
Examples
He cares a lot about how other people see him.
Do you really not care about the salary of this job?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 介意. Use 介意 when you are annoyed or bothered by something, whereas 在乎 is about whether you value or prioritize something.
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