bei3 jyu6 wai4被譽為被誉为
Jyutpingbei3 jyu6 wai4
Yalebei yuh wàih
Definition
To be acclaimed, praised, or widely regarded as.
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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
This restaurant is acclaimed as the best in Hong Kong.
He is regarded as the genius singer of the new generation.
Related words
Common phrases
acclaimed as a classic
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.
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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.
