hong4 gaa1行家
Jyutpinghong4 gaa1
Yalehòhng gā
Definition
An expert or connoisseur, or a peer within the same industry or hobby.
- an expert or professional who is highly skilled in a field
- a peer; someone in the same industry, profession, or hobby
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Refers primarily to someone who shares the same profession or trade, often implying a sense of professional camaraderie. It can also be used more broadly to describe someone who is highly knowledgeable or skilled in a specific hobby or niche interest. The term carries a tone of mutual respect among peers.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He has been in this field for a long time, he is definitely an expert.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 專家, which is a more formal term for a professional expert or academic authority. 行家 specifically highlights the shared background or industry connection between the speaker and the person being described.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
