hou2 ging6好勁好劲

Jyutpinghou2 ging6

Yalehóu gihng

Common

Definition

Very powerful, formidable, or outstanding.

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How it's used

Functions as a versatile intensifier that can describe anything from physical strength to professional skill or even the performance of a machine. It carries a strong sense of admiration or surprise, often used when someone exceeds expectations. While it can mean powerful, it is most frequently used to mean impressive or highly skilled.

Examples

keoi5佢daa2打gei1機zan1真hai6係hou2好ging6勁aa4呀。

He is really good at playing video games.

nei5你go3個san1新din6電nou5腦hai6係mai6咪hou2好ging6勁㗎？

Is your new computer very powerful?

Common phrases

hou2好ging6勁cau1抽

very tough or formidable

Common mistake

Avoid using it to describe people in a way that implies physical force unless the context is clear, as it usually refers to ability or talent. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal writing or professional correspondence.