bei3 jyu6 wai4被譽為被誉为

Jyutpingbei3 jyu6 wai4

Yalebei yyuh wàih

Definition

To be acclaimed as; to be regarded as [written and colloquial]

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How it's used

This phrase is primarily used in formal contexts, such as news reports, documentaries, or official introductions, to describe someone or something with a high reputation. While it can appear in speech, it sounds quite literary and is often used to add a sense of prestige or gravity to a statement. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends.

Examples

le1 gaan1 caan1 teng1 bei3 jyu6 wai4 cyun4 gong2 zeoi3 hou2 sik6

呢間餐廳被譽為全港最好食。

This restaurant is acclaimed as the best in Hong Kong.

keoi5 bei3 jyu6 wai4 san1 jat1 doi6 ge3 tin1 coi4 go1 sau2

佢被譽為新一代嘅天才歌手。

He is regarded as the genius singer of the new generation.

Common phrases

bei3 jyu6 wai4 ging1 din2

被譽為經典

acclaimed as a classic

bei3 jyu6 wai4 zyun6 kei4

被譽為傳奇

regarded as a legend

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this phrase for casual opinions, but it is reserved for public consensus or widespread recognition. It is not appropriate to use when simply expressing a personal preference or a subjective view.