daai6 zok3大作
Jyutpingdaai6 zok3
Yaledaaih jok
Definition
A masterpiece or significant piece of work that took a lot of time and effort to complete.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a polite or slightly humorous way to refer to someone else's creative output. It carries a sense of respect for the effort invested, often implying that the creator spent significant time and dedication on the project.
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gin2件gínExamples
This great work of yours is truly impressive.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe your own work unless you are being intentionally sarcastic or self-deprecating. Calling your own creation a 大作 in a serious context can sound arrogant or pretentious.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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