gou1 dong3高檔高档
Jyutpinggou1 dong3
Yalegōu dong
Definition
Top-grade, high-class, or of superior quality.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the perceived status or price point of goods, services, or venues rather than just technical quality. It often carries a slight nuance of luxury or exclusivity, making it a common choice when describing fine dining, boutique shopping, or upscale social settings.
Examples
This restaurant is very high-class, and the prices are quite expensive.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or personal character, as it is strictly reserved for objects, places, or experiences. Describing a person as 高檔 would sound unnatural and potentially insulting, implying they are being treated like a commodity.
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