jau5 gwo3 zi1 ji4 mou4 bat1 kap6有過之而無不及有过之而无不及
Jyutpingjau5 gwo3 zi1 ji4 mou4 bat1 kap6
Yaleyáuh gwo jī yìh mòuh bāt kahp
Definition
To exceed or surpass someone or something, and certainly not fall short of them.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to praise someone or something by suggesting they have surpassed a previous standard or a competitor. It carries a formal and emphatic tone, often used in professional or evaluative contexts to highlight excellence. While it is a four character idiom, it is frequently integrated into spoken Cantonese sentences with particles like 呀 or 㗎 to soften the delivery.
Examples
Their service attitude is truly second to none.
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Common mistake
Learners often struggle with the double negative structure, which can be confusing. Remember that it describes a situation where the subject is at least as good as, if not better than, the comparison point, rather than implying any deficiency.
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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.
