duk6 gaa1獨家独家
Jyutpingduk6 gaa1
Yaleduhk gā
Definition
Exclusive; sole; available only at one specific place.
colloquialworkcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the concept of uniqueness or sole rights to something, often used in commercial or journalistic contexts. It implies that a specific entity is the only one authorized or capable of providing a product or information.
Examples
This shop has an exclusive agency.
Did you get the exclusive news?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唯一, which simply means only one. 獨家 carries a sense of privilege or legal right, whereas 唯一 is a neutral description of quantity.
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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.
