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Definition
Flourishing, prosperous, or at the peak of one's power and vigor.
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How it's used
Focuses on the peak or zenith of a person, organization, or era. It is almost exclusively used in the context of a past peak, often carrying a sense of nostalgia or comparison to a current decline. While it sounds formal, it is frequently paired with colloquial markers like 嗰陣 or 時期 to ground it in everyday speech.
Examples
He was really impressive during his prime.
This shop had queues every day back in its heyday.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is currently healthy or energetic. It implies a historical peak that has already passed or is being evaluated as a high point in a timeline.
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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.
