gou1 daat6高達高达
Jyutpinggou1 daat6
Yalegōu daaht
Definition
To reach as high as, or up to a certain level.
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How it's used
This construction functions as a resultative complement indicating that an action or state has reached a specific degree or intensity. It is frequently used to describe extreme physical height or metaphorical levels like prices, temperatures, or expectations. When used with adjectives, it emphasizes that the quality has reached an impressive or surprising threshold.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 高達 which refers to the Gundam anime franchise. In spoken Cantonese, ensure the tone of 到 is clear to distinguish it from the verb 到 meaning to arrive.
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