jau4 kei4 si6尤其是

Jyutpingjau4 kei4 si6

Yaleyàuh kèih sih

副詞

Definition

Especially; particularly; to a greater extent than others.

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How it's used

Functions as a conjunction or adverb to highlight a specific item within a broader category. It carries a slightly more formal tone than the more common spoken alternative 特別係, though it is still frequently used in casual conversation. It is often placed at the beginning of a clause to draw immediate focus to the most significant example.

Examples

ngo5我hou2好zung1鍾ji3意sik6食seoi2水gwo2果，jau4尤kei4其si6是ping4蘋gwo2果。

I really like eating fruit, especially apples.

gan6呢paai4排tin1天hei3氣hou2好jit6熱，jau4尤kei4其si6是aan3晏zau3晝。

The weather is very hot lately, especially in the afternoon.

Related words

Common phrases

jau4尤kei4其si6是hai6係

especially is

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 特別係. While they are interchangeable in meaning, 特別係 is much more natural in everyday spoken Cantonese, whereas 尤其是 can sound slightly more like written or formal speech.