cing1 dak1 soeng5稱得上称得上
Jyutpingcing1 dak1 soeng5
Yalechīng dāk séuhng
Definition
To deserve to be called; to be worthy of a certain title, name, or evaluation.
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How it's used
Focuses on the legitimacy of a title or a high-level evaluation. It implies that the subject has met a specific, often high, standard required to earn such a label. It is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts to give weight to a compliment.
Examples
His cooking is so good, he deserves to be called a master chef.
The scenery here is worthy of being called a paradise on earth.
Related words
Common phrases
worthy of being called
absolutely deserves to be called
Common mistake
Avoid using this for negative descriptions, as it is almost exclusively reserved for positive praise or recognition of merit.
Grammar color guide
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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.
