gou1高
Jyutpinggou1
Yalegōu
Definition
Tall; high; having a great vertical physical extent or distance from the ground.
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How it's used
Beyond physical height, this word is frequently used to describe prices or costs, such as 價錢好高. It can also figuratively describe status or standards, like 要求好高, implying that something is demanding or elevated in nature.
Examples
Is this building the tallest in all of Hong Kong?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the length of objects like a table or a road, where 長 is required instead. It specifically refers to vertical distance from the ground or a base.
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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.
