gwo3 jan4過人过人
Jyutpinggwo3 jan4
Yalegwo yàhn
Definition
Outstanding; surpassing others in ability, quality, or courage.
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How it's used
This term functions as a post-positive modifier, meaning it almost always follows the noun or quality it describes. It carries a formal or literary tone despite being used in spoken Cantonese, often appearing in set phrases describing intelligence, courage, or skill. Using it in everyday casual conversation can make you sound slightly dramatic or like you are reading from a book.
Examples
Their talent is truly outstanding.
Whose ability do you think is superior to others?
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Common mistake
Do not use it as a standalone adjective before a noun. You cannot say 過人嘅人 to mean an outstanding person, as the structure requires the quality to be stated first, such as 才華過人.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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