gaan1 geoi6艱巨艰巨
Jyutpinggaan1 geoi6
Yalegāan geuih
Definition
Arduous, formidable, or difficult to accomplish; requiring immense effort to overcome obstacles.
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How it's used
Use this word primarily for large scale projects, long term goals, or complex missions that require significant collective effort. It carries a formal tone, often appearing in news reports or professional settings rather than casual conversation between friends. When describing everyday chores or minor inconveniences, native speakers prefer using 辛苦 or 難搞 instead.
Examples
This plan is really arduous.
How are you dealing with this arduous task?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal feelings or small physical tasks, as it sounds overly dramatic and unnatural. It is specifically reserved for objective challenges involving labor or strategy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
