gam1 geoi3金句
Jyutpinggam1 geoi3
Yalegām geui
Definition
An aphorism, proverb, or highly memorable and classic saying.
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How it's used
Originally referring to classic or profound wisdom, this term is now frequently used in a sarcastic or mocking way to describe someone who tries too hard to sound deep or philosophical. It often appears in media contexts to highlight a particularly memorable or punchy quote from a celebrity or politician. Using it to describe someone's unsolicited advice often implies that the speaker is being pretentious.
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geoi3句geuiExamples
He is always spouting those aphorisms, it is really annoying.
Which sentence do you consider to be the motto of your life?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a literal golden sentence, as the term is almost exclusively used for witty, memorable, or sometimes overly dramatic remarks. It is not used for formal proverbs or ancient idioms, which are better described as 諺語.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
