geoi1 gou1 bat1 haa6居高不下
Jyutpinggeoi1 gou1 bat1 haa6
Yalegēui gōu bāt hah
Definition
To remain consistently high, with no sign of decreasing.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or journalistic contexts to describe economic indicators, prices, or statistics that refuse to drop. While it sounds slightly more literary than everyday spoken Cantonese, it is frequently heard in news reports and discussions about the cost of living in Hong Kong.
Examples
Prices have been staying high lately, it is really hard to cope.
Do you think property prices will continue to stay at such a high level?
Related words
Common phrases
prices remain stubbornly high
property prices remain at a high level
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or physical objects, as it is strictly reserved for abstract trends, prices, or rates.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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