jat1 mou4 jat1 joeng6一模一樣一模一样
Jyutpingjat1 mou4 jat1 joeng6
Yaleyāt mòuh yāt yeuhng
Definition
Exactly the same; identical; having no differences.
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How it's used
Emphasize extreme similarity by using this phrase to describe physical appearances or identical objects. It carries a stronger sense of visual equivalence than simply saying 冇分別. It is frequently used in comparisons between family members to highlight inherited features.
Examples
These two shirts look exactly the same.
Common phrases
to look exactly like someone
completely identical
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts or situations where things are merely similar or comparable, as it specifically denotes an identical match in appearance or form.
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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.
