geoi6 bin3巨變巨变
Jyutpinggeoi6 bin3
Yalegeuih bin
Definition
Tremendous change or upheaval, usually carrying a negative connotation.
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses on sudden and often disruptive shifts that alter the fundamental state of a situation. Unlike neutral terms for change, this carries a heavy weight of instability or crisis. It is frequently used in news reports or serious discussions regarding social, political, or organizational upheaval.
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go3個goExamples
A tremendous change happened at home, and everyone is very unhappy.
Do you think there will be a tremendous change in this industry?
Related words
Common phrases
undergo a tremendous change
experience a tremendous change
Common mistake
Avoid using this for positive or minor changes, as it implies a sense of shock or loss. For a neutral or positive transformation, use 改變 or 轉變 instead.
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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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