gung1 jing6公認公认

Jyutpinggung1 jing6

Yalegūng yihng

動詞Common

Definition

To be generally recognized, accepted, or acknowledged by the public.

neutralpeopledescriptions

How it's used

This term carries a sense of objective consensus rather than just a personal opinion. It is frequently used to describe someone's reputation or the status of a well-known establishment. While it functions as a verb, it is very common to see it used as an adjective phrase by adding 嘅 after it.

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係gung1公jing6認ge3嘅hou2好lou5老baan2闆。

He is generally recognised as a good boss.

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳hai6係gung1公jing6認hou2好sik6食㗎。

This restaurant is widely acknowledged to be delicious.

Common phrases

gung1公jing6認ge3嘅si6事sat6實

a generally recognised fact

gung1公jing6認ge3嘅biu1標zeon2準

a generally accepted standard

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe niche or subjective preferences, as it implies a broad, public agreement. It is not suitable for describing personal feelings or private beliefs.