gei1 dei6基地
Jyutpinggei1 dei6
Yalegēi deih
Definition
A base, headquarters, or core area of operations, often containing classified information.
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How it's used
Beyond military contexts, this term is frequently used in casual speech to describe a personal hideout or a central hub for a group of friends. It carries a sense of exclusivity or strategic importance, often implying that the location is where the real planning or gathering happens.
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go3個goExamples
This place is their secret base.
Do you know where their base is?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a standard office or workplace, as it implies a more specialized or hidden nature than a regular place of business.
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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.
