daai6 coi3大賽大赛
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Yaledaaih choi
Definition
A major tournament, competition, or match.
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How it's used
Use this term specifically for large scale, high profile events rather than casual games or small matches. It often implies a high level of prestige or a significant prize pool, making it common in sports, beauty pageants, or professional industry competitions. It carries a sense of gravity and formality that distinguishes it from a simple 比賽.
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He won the championship in this major competition.
Have you signed up for that big competition yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for informal or friendly matches between friends, as it sounds overly dramatic and out of place. It is reserved for organized, public, or professional events.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
