jat1 jyu4一如
Jyutpingjat1 jyu4
Yaleyāt yùh
Definition
Completely identical to; exactly the same as.
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How it's used
Functioning primarily as a formal or literary bridge, this term is frequently encountered in news reports, official statements, or written correspondence. While it conveys the meaning of being identical or consistent with a previous state, it sounds stiff and unnatural in casual, face-to-face conversation. Speakers typically prefer using 照舊 or 同以前一樣 when speaking informally.
Examples
His performance is as good as always.
Do you think this result is as expected?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual speech as it carries a formal tone that can make you sound like you are reading a news broadcast. Beginners often mistakenly use it as a direct substitute for any comparison, but it specifically implies consistency with a past state or expectation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
