gik6 wai4極為极为
Jyutpinggik6 wai4
Yalegihk wàih
Definition
Extremely; highly; exceedingly.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this word is typically reserved for written contexts or serious, emphatic speech. It carries a sense of gravity or objective assessment that makes it sound stiff in casual, everyday conversation. Most native speakers prefer using 好 or 非常 when speaking naturally with friends.
Examples
This matter is extremely important, please do not forget it.
Their attitude is extremely bad, it is really outrageous.
Related words
Common phrases
extremely important
extremely bad
extremely rare
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, lighthearted settings, as it can make you sound like you are reading from a news report or a formal document. Stick to common intensifiers like 好 or 咁樣 for daily interactions.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
