giu2 zit6矯捷矫捷
Jyutpinggiu2 zit6
Yalegíu jiht
Definition
Agile, athletic, and dexterous.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on physical grace and speed in movement, often implying a sense of power or athletic training. It is more descriptive and slightly more formal than simply saying 快 or 靈活, making it common in sports reporting or storytelling.
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Avoid using this to describe mental quickness or abstract concepts, as it is strictly reserved for physical agility and bodily coordination.
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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.
