gaai1 zi1皆知
Jyutpinggaai1 zi1
Yalegāai jī
Definition
Known to everyone; known by all.
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How it's used
Functions as a formal or literary descriptor rather than a casual spoken term. It often appears in set phrases like 家喻戶曉 or 路人皆知 to emphasize widespread public awareness. Using it in everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
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Common phrases
known to everyone on the street
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct verb like 知道. It is an adjective or state descriptor, not an action you perform.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
