gik6 lik6極力极力
Jyutpinggik6 lik6
Yalegihk lihk
Definition
To the utmost; with all one's might; trying one's hardest to.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the intensity of an action or an attempt, often used in formal or serious contexts despite its adverbial nature. It frequently appears alongside verbs of persuasion, opposition, or recommendation to emphasize the speaker's firm stance. Unlike casual intensifiers, it carries a sense of deliberate effort and persistence.
Examples
He strongly recommended this restaurant to me.
Do you really need to oppose it so strongly?
Related words
Common phrases
highly recommend
strongly oppose
strive for with all one's might
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a simple intensifier for adjectives like 'very' or 'extremely', as it specifically modifies verbs describing an active, exerted effort.
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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.
