jan4 git6 dei6 ling4人傑地靈人杰地灵
Jyutpingjan4 git6 dei6 ling4
Yaleyàhn giht deih lìhng
Definition
An outstanding place that produces outstanding people.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe a location that is believed to foster the development of exceptional individuals due to its auspicious environment or history. It carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often appearing in speeches or descriptions of historical sites rather than casual conversation. While it implies a connection between the land and its people, it is rarely used to describe a modern office or a generic urban apartment.
Examples
This place is truly blessed with talent and spirit, no wonder it produces so many gifted people.
Do you think this place is blessed with talent and spirit?
Common phrases
as expected, it is a place of talent and spirit
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a single talented person, but the term specifically requires the combination of both an outstanding person and a significant, influential place.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
