gou1 jan4高人
Jyutpinggou1 jan4
Yalegōu yàhn
Definition
An expert or master; a person of superior talent or extraordinary skill in a certain field.
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How it's used
Often carries a slightly mysterious or legendary nuance, suggesting someone who possesses profound skills but does not boast about them. It is frequently used in contexts involving traditional arts, martial arts, or complex problem solving where conventional methods fail. You might hear it used jokingly to describe someone who is exceptionally good at a niche hobby or video game.
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He is truly a master who keeps his talents hidden.
We must find an expert to help us handle this, otherwise it won't work.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal description of a tall person, which is simply 高人 (a tall person). Context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about someone's height or their level of expertise.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
