fu3 lai6富麗富丽
Jyutpingfu3 lai6
Yalefu laih
Definition
Splendid, gorgeous, and magnificent.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a grand, ornate, or luxurious style of decoration or architecture. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday adjectives like 靚 or 豪華. You will often encounter it in descriptions of historical buildings or high end interior design.
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Common phrases
splendid and imposing
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe people or casual objects, as it is strictly reserved for grand settings or structures. It is not a general purpose word for beautiful.
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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.
