gaa1 ban1嘉賓嘉宾
Jyutpinggaa1 ban1
Yalegā bān
Definition
An honored, respected, or invited guest.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Reserved for formal events or public functions, this term carries a sense of prestige and importance. Unlike a casual visitor or friend, a 嘉賓 is someone specifically invited to add status or provide entertainment to an occasion. It is frequently used in professional settings, such as award ceremonies, weddings, or television programs.
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There are many heavyweight guests attending tonight.
Which guest did you invite to the ribbon-cutting ceremony?
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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.
