gik1 zang1激增
Jyutpinggik1 zang1
Yalegīk jāng
Definition
To surge or increase sharply; to grow at a very fast pace.
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How it's used
Focuses on a sudden and dramatic upward trend, often implying a scale that feels overwhelming or unexpected. It is frequently used in formal reports or news broadcasts to describe statistics, but it is also perfectly natural in daily speech when discussing significant changes in costs, traffic, or crowd sizes.
Examples
Prices have surged recently, which is giving us a real headache.
Do you know why the population in that area has surged so quickly?
Common mistake
Avoid using this for gradual or minor growth, as it specifically denotes a sharp, intense spike. Use 增長 or 增加 for steady or moderate increases instead.
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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.
