fuk1 coi3複賽复赛
Jyutpingfuk1 coi3
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Definition
The semi-final, quarter-final, or qualifying match preceding the final of a competition.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the stage of a competition occurring after the initial rounds but before the championship match. While it often translates to semifinals, it can also refer to quarterfinals depending on the tournament structure. It is a formal term used in sports reporting and competition schedules rather than casual conversation.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
Their team had a hard time making it into the semifinals.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 決賽 which is the final match. Learners sometimes use it to mean any game that is not the final, but it specifically implies a qualifying stage that determines who reaches the final.
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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.
