ham1 cing1堪稱堪称

Jyutpingham1 cing1

Yalehām chīng

動詞Rare

Definition

Can be said to be; to be well worthy of the name or title.

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How it's used

This term is formal and carries a strong sense of praise or recognition. It is often used in written contexts or formal speech to bestow a title or status upon someone or something. Unlike casual compliments, it implies that the subject has met a high standard worthy of such a label.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳ham1堪cing1稱cyun4全gong2港zeoi3最hou2好sik6食。

This restaurant is arguably the best in Hong Kong.

keoi5佢gam3咁nou5努lik6力，ham1堪cing1稱daai6大gaa1家ge3嘅bong2榜joeng6樣。

He works so hard that he is truly a role model for everyone.

Common phrases

ham1堪cing1稱din2典faan6範

worthy of being called a model

ham1堪cing1稱jat1一zyut6絕

can be called unique or the best of its kind

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday conversation as it sounds overly literary or journalistic. It is not suitable for describing mundane things or minor achievements.