fei1 soeng4 zung6 jiu3非常重要
Jyutpingfei1 soeng4 zung6 jiu3
Yalefēi sèuhng juhng yiu
Definition
Very important; of great significance.
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How it's used
Although this term is widely understood, it leans towards a formal or written register in Hong Kong. In casual daily speech, native speakers almost always prefer using 好 or 極之 to express the same intensity. Using this phrase in a relaxed setting can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or giving a serious speech.
Examples
This matter is very important, please do not forget it.
Do you think this decision is very important?
Related words
Common phrases
a very important matter
a very important decision
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this in casual conversation where it sounds overly stiff. If you are talking to friends, stick to 好重要 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.
