gou1 dou6 ping4 gaa3高度評價高度评价
Jyutpinggou1 dou6 ping4 gaa3
Yalegōu douh pìhng ga
Definition
To speak highly of someone or something, or high praise itself.
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How it's used
Formal phrasing like this is typically reserved for professional settings, performance reviews, or official reports. While it conveys strong approval, it lacks the casual warmth of saying someone is 抵讚 or 表現好. Using it in everyday conversation with friends can sound overly stiff or sarcastic.
Examples
The boss speaks highly of his work performance.
Do you think he will speak highly of this plan?
Related words
Common phrases
to give high praise
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct verb phrase like an English sentence. It functions best when paired with 對 to indicate who is receiving the praise or who is doing the evaluating.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
