gan2 ci3 jyu1僅次於仅次于
Jyutpinggan2 ci3 jyu1
Yalegán chi yū
Definition
Second only to.
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How it's used
Used to denote a ranking where the subject occupies the runner up position. It carries a formal tone and is frequently found in news reports, business analysis, or academic writing rather than casual conversation. When speaking informally, people often use phrases like 排第二 or 輸畀 to express the same idea.
Examples
His grades are second only to the class monitor.
The popularity of this shop is second only to the one next door.
Related words
Common phrases
second only to the first
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this to mean 'almost' or 'close to', but it strictly implies a comparative ranking where one specific entity is ahead. Avoid using it for physical proximity or general similarity.
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Grammar guides
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