gai3 wai6繼位继位
Jyutpinggai3 wai6
Yalegai waih
Definition
To succeed to a throne, office, or high-ranking position.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Reserved primarily for formal contexts involving high-level leadership, such as monarchy or major corporate succession. Using it for minor job promotions sounds overly dramatic or sarcastic. It implies a significant transfer of power rather than just a change in job title.
Examples
After his father retired, he succeeded him as the boss.
Who will succeed as the CEO of this company?
Related words
Common phrases
officially succeed to the position
Common mistake
Do not use this for everyday job changes or simple promotions, as it carries a heavy, almost ceremonial weight that makes it sound out of place in casual office talk.
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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.
