goi2 gaak3改革

Jyutpinggoi2 gaak3

Yalegói gaak

動詞Common

Definition

To reform; to improve a system, organization, or method of operation.

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How it's used

Focuses on structural or systemic improvements rather than minor adjustments. It carries a formal tone often associated with institutional, political, or corporate policy changes. While it can be used in casual conversation, it sounds slightly academic or bureaucratic compared to simpler verbs like 改或者變.

Examples

ni1呢gaan1間gung1公si1司gam1今nin4年goi2改gaak3革zo2咗hou2好do1多zai3制dou6度。

This company has reformed many systems this year.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得zing3政fu2府jing1應goi1該dim2點joeng2樣goi2改gaak3革sin1先hou2好aa3呀？

How do you think the government should reform?

Common phrases

zeon3進hang4行goi2改gaak3革

to carry out reforms

cit3徹dai2底goi2改gaak3革

thorough reform

Common mistake

Avoid using this for small, personal changes like changing one's hairstyle or daily routine. It is reserved for large scale, organized, or institutional shifts.