jat1 doi6一代
Jyutpingjat1 doi6
Yaleyāt doih
Definition
Representative of a generation.
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How it's used
Use this term to elevate someone to a status of historical or cultural significance within their era. It implies that the person is not just skilled, but defines the standard for their entire time period. It is most commonly paired with nouns describing roles like leaders, artists, or masters.
Examples
He is truly a master of his generation, having taught many students.
Who is the legendary singer of your generation in your mind?
Related words
Common phrases
a grandmaster of a generation
a hero of a generation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply popular or famous right now. It carries a sense of lasting legacy and historical weight that requires more than just current trendiness.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
