粵

歡fun1心sam1

simp欢心
fun1 sam1huān xīn

English

  1. favor
  2. affection from others that one enjoys or earns due to one's character or behaviour
  3. liking
  4. love
  5. jubilation
  6. joy

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 因為行為性格而得到、爭取到嘅好感、偏愛

Examples

  • 得子女歡心

    to be loved by one's children

  • 博取父母嘅歡心

    to win over parents' favour

  • 我做咗咁多都係贏唔到佢嘅歡心。

    I have worked so hard, but I still can't earn her love.

  • 老人用金錢和珠寶取得了少女的歡心。

    The old man bribed a young girl with money and jewelry.

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Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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