ging1 jan4驚人惊人
Jyutpingging1 jan4
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Definition
Astonishing, amazing, or shocking; used to describe something unbelievable because of its high degree or quantity.
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How it's used
Focuses on the extreme scale or intensity of something, often implying a sense of disbelief or awe. It is frequently used to describe statistics, growth rates, or performance levels that exceed normal expectations. Unlike some other adjectives for surprise, it carries a weight that suggests the situation is almost beyond comprehension.
Examples
Their improvement is astonishing.
Do you know how shocking the expenses here are?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal feelings of fear or being scared, as it does not mean 'frightened' in the way 驚 does. It is strictly an adjective for the quality of an event or object, not a state of mind.
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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.
