zung1 ji3 zo2鐘意咗钟意咗
Jyutpingzung1 ji3 zo2
Yalejūng yi jó
Definition
To have fallen in love with; to have taken a liking to.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
The suffix 咗 indicates the change of state from not liking someone to having developed feelings for them. It is frequently used when someone realizes they have crossed the line from friendship into romantic interest. The phrase is very common in casual confession or when gossiping about friends.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鍾意, which is the general state of liking something or someone. Using 鐘意咗 implies a specific moment or process of falling in love, whereas 鍾意 is a static state.
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Grammar guides
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