gei2 ging1幾經几经
Jyutpinggei2 ging1
Yalegéi gīng
Definition
To go through many times or experience repeatedly.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of repeated effort or multiple occurrences leading up to a specific outcome. It is almost always followed by a noun describing the nature of the difficulty or the process, such as 辛苦 or 波折, rather than being used as a standalone adverb.
Examples
After many twists and turns, he finally found a job.
This matter has been discussed many times but still has no result.
Related words
Common phrases
after much hardship
after many twists and turns
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'a few' or 'several' in the sense of a small quantity, as it specifically emphasizes the iterative nature of a process or the accumulation of time spent.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
