gaau3 jik1教益
Jyutpinggaau3 jik1
Yalegaau yīk
Definition
Benefit or enlightenment derived from teaching or instruction.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of intellectual or moral benefit gained from a superior or a mentor. It is rarely used in casual conversation between peers, as it implies a hierarchical relationship where one person is providing wisdom to another. Using it in a lighthearted context can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
Thank you for your guidance today, I have learnt a lot.
This experience really gave me a lot of lessons.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general advice like 建議, but it specifically refers to the enlightenment or life lessons gained from an experience or a person's teaching.
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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.
