gaak3 san1革新
Jyutpinggaak3 san1
Yalegaak sān
Definition
To reform, innovate, or revolutionise; to make large-scale improvements or updates.
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How it's used
Focuses on fundamental, structural changes rather than minor tweaks or simple updates. It is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business strategy, political reform, or industrial advancement. While it implies positive progress, it carries a sense of intensity that suggests the old way of doing things is no longer viable.
Examples
The company decided to revolutionise their services.
Do you think this industry is in need of reform yet?
Related words
Common phrases
technological innovation
comprehensive reform
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple repairs or minor improvements, as it implies a complete overhaul or a paradigm shift. For smaller updates or fixing something broken, use 改良 or 更新 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.
