goi2 sin6改善

Jyutpinggoi2 sin6

Yalegói sinh

Definition

To make better; to improve

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How it's used

Focuses on abstract improvements like relationships, habits, or systems rather than physical objects. It carries a slightly formal tone compared to everyday words like 好轉, making it common in professional or serious discussions about progress.

Examples

nei5 ne1 paai4 goi2 sin6 zo2 hou2 do1 gai3 zuk6 nou5 lik6 aa4

你呢排改善咗好多，繼續努力呀。

You have improved a lot lately, keep up the good work.

gung1 si1 jau5 mou5 nam2 gwo3 dim2 joeng2 goi2 sin6 jyun4 gung1 fuk1 lei6

公司有冇諗過點樣改善員工福利？

Has the company thought about how to improve employee benefits?

Common phrases

goi2 sin6 sang1 wut6

改善生活

improve life

goi2 sin6 gwaan1 hai6

改善關係

improve relationship

Common mistake

Avoid using it for physical health recovery, where 好轉 or 康復 is more natural. It is also not typically used to describe someone getting better at a specific skill, for which 進步 is the standard choice.