fei1 soeng4 zi1非常之

Jyutpingfei1 soeng4 zi1

Yalefēi sèuhng jī

Definition

Very; extremely; highly.

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How it's used

Adding 之 creates a slightly more emphatic or formal rhythm compared to simply using 好. It is frequently heard in news broadcasts, formal interviews, or when someone wants to stress the intensity of an adjective. While it functions like very, it carries a sense of deliberate articulation that makes it stand out in casual conversation.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳di1啲je5嘢sik6食fei1非soeng4常zi1之hou2好mei6味。

The food at this restaurant is very delicious.

nei5你gam1今jat6日zou6做mat1乜fei1非soeng4常zi1之m4唔hoi1開sam1心aa4呀？

Why are you so unhappy today?

Related words

synonymhou2好hóusee alsogei2幾géi

Common phrases

fei1非soeng4常zi1之hou2好

very good

fei1非soeng4常zi1之zung6重jiu3要

very important

Common mistake

Avoid using this in overly casual or rapid speech where it can sound slightly pretentious or stiff. For everyday situations, sticking to 好 or 幾 is usually more natural.