ho2 ceoi2可取
Jyutpingho2 ceoi2
Yalehó chéui
Definition
Desirable, advisable, or commendable; a choice that is wise or avoids problems.
- advisable; wise; avoiding problems
- desirable; commendable; having merit
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How it's used
Often used in formal or semi-formal discussions to evaluate strategies, plans, or decisions. It carries a slightly intellectual tone, suggesting that a choice has been weighed against potential risks or flaws. While it functions as an adjective, it is rarely used to describe people, focusing instead on the logic behind a specific course of action.
Examples
This proposal is actually not very advisable.
Which approach do you think is more advisable?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with the Mandarin usage where it can mean 'worth taking'. In Cantonese, it is strictly about the wisdom or feasibility of a choice, so avoid using it to describe physical objects or items you want to acquire.
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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.
