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Definition
A level or state reached in terms of skills, attainments, or cultivation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a high state of mental, artistic, or technical achievement that feels almost transcendent. It is often used to describe someone who has moved beyond basic competence into a realm of effortless, intuitive performance. Unlike general words for level or standard, this implies a degree of depth or spiritual maturity.
Examples
His piano playing has reached a whole new level.
Do you think this painting style counts as an artistic level of mastery?
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Common phrases
artistic level
a higher level of mastery
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple physical heights or basic levels of difficulty, as it sounds overly dramatic or philosophical in those contexts. It is reserved for personal growth, mastery, or abstract states of mind.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
