ding2 hou2頂好顶好
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Definition
The best; excellent; first-rate.
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How it's used
Using 頂好 to mean the best is a common way to express high praise in Cantonese. It functions as an adjective and is often used to describe quality or preference. While it is widely understood, it carries a slightly more informal or nostalgic tone compared to using superlative structures like 最好的.
Examples
Which shop do you think is the best?
Related words
Common phrases
the best choice
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 頂好 as a direct translation for very good, but it specifically carries the superlative meaning of the best. For general high quality, it is more natural to use 好好 or 極好.
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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.
