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Jyutpingho2 gun1
Yalehó gūn
Definition
Considerable, impressive, or substantial; reaching a relatively high or ideal level.
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How it's used
Focuses on quantities or results that exceed expectations or reach a high standard. It is almost exclusively used in formal or professional contexts, such as discussing financial gains, performance metrics, or growth rates. Using it to describe everyday objects or casual situations often sounds overly stiff or unnatural.
Examples
The money he earned this year is quite considerable.
Do you think these sales figures are impressive?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical beauty or personal appearance, as it strictly refers to measurements, amounts, or abstract levels of achievement. Beginners sometimes confuse it with words like 好睇, which describes something visually pleasing.
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Grammar guides
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