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Definition
Top-class, first-class, first-rate, or top-level.
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How it's used
Used to describe the absolute best quality or highest rank of something, often implying a premium price or status. It is frequently applied to luxury goods, high-end services, or professional skills. Unlike more general words for good, it carries a sense of exclusivity and elite standing.
Examples
The steak at this restaurant is truly top-class.
Where did you buy these top-quality goods?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for everyday items that are simply good or decent, as it sounds hyperbolic. It is specifically reserved for things that represent the pinnacle of their category.
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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.
