dak1 zyu2得主
Jyutpingdak1 zyu2
Yaledāk jyú
Definition
The recipient or winner of an award or prize.
neutralpeople
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts such as news reports, award ceremonies, or official announcements. It carries a sense of prestige and is rarely used to describe winning a casual game or a small prize among friends. When referring to someone who has won a prize, it is almost always attached to the specific name of the award or competition.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is the winner of this year's competition.
Who is the winner of this award?
Related words
Common phrases
Olympic gold medal winner
Nobel Prize laureate
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual wins like winning a lucky draw or a board game, as it sounds overly formal and stiff in those situations. Use 贏家 instead for everyday, informal contexts.
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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.
