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Jyutpinghok6 fu3 ng5 ce1
Yalehohk fu ńgh chē
Definition
Extremely knowledgeable and well-educated, possessing a vast store of learning.
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How it's used
This idiom is a formal literary expression that sounds quite sophisticated in conversation. It is typically reserved for describing someone with profound academic or historical knowledge rather than just someone who is clever or street-smart. Because it carries a heavy, classical weight, using it in casual settings can sometimes sound slightly ironic or overly dramatic.
Examples
He reads a lot and is truly extremely knowledgeable.
Related words
Common phrases
to describe someone as extremely knowledgeable
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being smart, but it specifically refers to the breadth and depth of one's scholarly education. It is not suitable for describing someone who is simply quick-witted or good at solving everyday problems.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
