gwai3 gaak3貴格贵格
Jyutpinggwai3 gaak3
Yalegwai gaak
Definition
Elegant, noble, or high-class in style or character.
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How it's used
This term describes an aura or style that exudes sophistication, refinement, or high social status. It is often used to comment on someone's mannerisms, fashion sense, or the overall atmosphere of a place. While it implies luxury, it focuses more on the inherent quality of elegance rather than just the price tag of an item.
Examples
She usually dresses in a very elegant way.
This piece of clothing doesn't look very high-class.
Related words
Common phrases
lacking any sense of elegance
very elegant and noble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貴, which simply means expensive. Using 貴格 implies a sense of class or nobility, whereas 貴 only refers to the cost.
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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.
