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Definition
Brilliant, splendid, or glorious.
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How it's used
Focuses on describing achievements, careers, or historical periods that are exceptionally impressive and memorable. It carries a sense of grandeur and is typically reserved for significant milestones rather than everyday successes. It is often used in formal writing or when reflecting on the peak of someone's life or a company's history.
Examples
They have created brilliant achievements.
This company once had glorious days.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical brightness or light, as it is strictly used for metaphorical success or glory. For literal light, use words like 閃亮 or 光亮 instead.
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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.
