geoi6巨
Jyutpinggeoi6
Yalegeuih
Definition
Huge; gigantic; very large.
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How it's used
Although 巨 is a common morpheme in written compounds like 巨大, it is rarely used as a standalone adjective in spoken Cantonese. When speakers want to emphasize that something is exceptionally large, they almost always use 大 or the reduplicated 大大個 instead. Using 巨 on its own can sound slightly literary or like a direct translation from written Chinese.
Examples
His house is truly ridiculously huge.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 巨 as a direct substitute for 大 in everyday speech, as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Stick to 大 or descriptive intensifiers like 好大 or 大到不得了.
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Grammar guides
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