jau5 kaa1 si2有卡士
Jyutpingjau5 kaa1 si2
Yaleyáuh kā sí
Definition
To have class or taste.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word "class", this term describes someone or something that exudes elegance, sophistication, or high social status. It is frequently used to compliment someone's fashion sense or the quality of a venue. Unlike formal words for "elegant", this carries a slightly modern, westernized nuance common in fashion and lifestyle contexts.
Examples
The decoration of this restaurant is very classy.
You look really classy in that outfit.
Related words
Common phrases
very classy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Cantonese word 卡數, which refers to credit card debt. While they sound similar, the context of "class" versus "debt" is usually clear, but pronunciation differences in tone are important to avoid confusion.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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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.
