gang3 soeng5 jat1 cang4 lau4更上一層樓更上一层楼
Jyutpinggang3 soeng5 jat1 cang4 lau4
Yalegang séuhng yāt chàhng làuh
Definition
To make further progress or achieve even greater success.
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How it's used
Commonly used as a formal well wish during festive occasions like Lunar New Year or at graduation ceremonies. It implies that the person has already reached a high standard and encourages them to push beyond that current peak. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation about trivial matters.
Examples
I wish you even greater career success this year.
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Their grades are already great, how can they improve even further?
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Common phrases
to achieve greater career success
to achieve better academic results
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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.
