haak1赫
Jyutpinghaak1
Yalehāak
Definition
Renowned; celebrated; having a great reputation.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound 顯赫 to describe status, reputation, or family background. It carries a formal, slightly literary tone that implies a high degree of prestige or prominence. You will rarely encounter it as a standalone verb or adjective in everyday speech.
Examples
His family is very illustrious in that area.
Who is so celebrated?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
