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Definition
Outstanding; extraordinary; significantly better than the ordinary.
How it's used
Used to describe something that stands out significantly from the ordinary, often implying a high level of skill or a unique quality. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, so it is more common in written descriptions, reviews, or formal speeches than in casual, everyday chat. When used in spoken Cantonese, it often serves to emphasize that an experience or object is exceptional and beyond standard expectations.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe people in a casual way, but it is better suited for works, performances, or events. Avoid using it for mundane things, as it implies a level of prestige or artistic merit that would sound sarcastic if applied to trivial matters.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
