Cantonese Word of the Day
鍾意
JUNG-yi • verb / adjective — 29th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to like; to be fond of
Examples
- 我好鍾意呢本書。
(I really like this book.) - 你鍾意香港嘅天氣嗎？
(Do you like Hong Kong's weather?) - 我哋都鍾意去旅行。
(We all like to travel.)
Synonyms
- 中意
- 愛
鍾意 is the everyday Cantonese word for 'like' and is used for people, things, and activities. It can function as a verb ('I like X') or describe a preference. It is less strong than 愛 (love). The alternate written form 中意 is common in informal writing. Add 好 (e.g. 好鍾意) to express greater intensity.
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