ho2 wai6可謂可谓
Jyutpingho2 wai6
Yalehó waih
Definition
Can be described as; can be said to be.
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How it's used
Functions as a formal way to introduce a summary or a definitive judgment about someone or something. It carries a slightly literary or evaluative tone that distinguishes it from the more casual 可以話係. Speakers often use it when they want to sound more authoritative or reflective about a situation.
Examples
His performance this time can truly be called perfect.
The service at this restaurant could be said to be the worst in Hong Kong.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it in casual, everyday small talk, as it can sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a formal essay. It is best reserved for when you are making a strong, considered point.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
