jau5 hau2 gaai1 bei1有口皆碑

Jyutpingjau5 hau2 gaai1 bei1

Yaleyáuh háu gāai bēi

語句

Definition

Widely praised; acclaimed by everyone.

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How it's used

This idiom is a formal expression used to describe a reputation that is widely acknowledged through word of mouth. While it is a four character idiom, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to add a touch of emphasis or professionalism when recommending a business or a person's skills. It implies that the praise is not just from one person, but a consensus shared by the entire community.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳fuk6服mou6務hou2好，zan1真hai6係jau5有hau2口gaai1皆bei1碑。

This restaurant has great service and is truly praised by everyone.

keoi5佢gaau3教syu1書gaau3教dak1得hou2好，hok6學saang1生zi1之gaan1間jau5有hau2口gaai1皆bei1碑。

He teaches well, and he is highly praised among the students.

Common phrases

fuk6服mou6務jau5有hau2口gaai1皆bei1碑

the service is highly acclaimed

ceot1出ban2品jau5有hau2口gaai1皆bei1碑

the products are widely praised

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a casual adjective, but it functions more like a descriptive state or a predicate. Avoid using it to describe minor personal preferences, as it is reserved for things that have earned a broad, established reputation over time.