zung1 ji3锺意
Jyutpingzung1 ji3
Yalejūng yi
Definition
To like, love, or enjoy something or someone.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Use 鍾意 as the primary way to express preference for people, things, or activities in daily life. It functions as a stative verb and does not require a linking verb like 係. While it can be used for romantic attraction, it is more casual than 愛, which carries a much heavier emotional weight.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 喜歡, which is standard in written Chinese but sounds unnatural or overly formal in spoken Cantonese. Stick to 鍾意 for all conversational contexts.
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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.
