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Definition
Outstanding, brilliant, or extraordinary.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in formal or literary compounds rather than as a standalone adjective in daily speech. It carries a sense of elevation and superiority that makes it suitable for describing professional achievements or academic success. You will rarely hear it used to describe everyday objects or casual situations.
Examples
His performance is truly outstanding.
Which student is so brilliant that they got first in the whole grade?
Related words
Common phrases
outstanding achievement
brilliant performance
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe someone who is simply smart or talented. It implies a level of distinction that goes far beyond the average, often reserved for high-level accomplishments.
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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.
