jau1 loeng4優良优良
Jyutpingjau1 loeng4
Yaleyāu lèuhng
Definition
Good; fine; excellent; of high quality.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as official reports, product descriptions, or academic evaluations. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always prefer using 好 or 唔錯 instead of this word. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound overly formal or like you are reading from a document.
Examples
The service at this company is really excellent.
Do you think the quality of this product is good or not?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe people in casual settings, but it sounds unnatural and overly stiff. It is best reserved for evaluating objects, systems, or abstract concepts like performance or quality.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
