hou4 git6豪傑豪杰
Jyutpinghou4 git6
Yalehòuh giht
Definition
A hero; a person of outstanding talent, courage, and ability.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who possesses a combination of exceptional talent, courage, and charisma, often implying a larger than life personality. It carries a more classical or literary weight compared to the everyday word 英雄. You will frequently encounter it in historical contexts, martial arts fiction, or when describing someone with a bold, unconventional spirit.
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He has aspired to be a hero since he was a child.
Who says women cannot be heroes?
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Common phrases
heroes and men of exceptional talent
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply good at their job or a kind person, as it implies a level of grand ambition or heroic stature that is not present in standard professional praise.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
