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Definition
An undamaged item; something returned intact to its original owner.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an object that remains completely intact or flawless, often used when discussing fragile items like antiques, ceramics, or delicate shipments. It carries a sense of value and preservation, implying that the item has avoided any damage or wear during transit or time.
Examples
This antique is still in perfect condition, which is very rare.
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Common mistake
Often confused with the idiom 完璧歸趙, which refers to returning an item to its owner in perfect condition. Learners sometimes mistakenly use it as a general adjective for any good condition, but it is more formal and specific to the state of being completely undamaged.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
