gik1激
Jyutpinggik1
Yalegīk
Definition
Drastically, describing an extreme change happening very rapidly.
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How it's used
Functions as an adverb to emphasize a sudden or extreme shift in a state or condition. It carries a sense of intensity that suggests the change is noticeable or even shocking to an observer. It is most commonly paired with verbs describing physical changes, such as weight loss or shifts in appearance.
Examples
He has lost a drastic amount of weight lately, is he sick?
The weather has changed drastically lately, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 激氣, which means to be infuriated or annoyed. While both share the character 激, the latter is a verb phrase describing an emotional state rather than an adverb describing the speed or intensity of a change.
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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.
