jau5 jyu4有如
Jyutpingjau5 jyu4
Yaleyáuh yùh
Definition
To be like; as if.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or literary tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It is more common in written compositions, speeches, or poetic descriptions to create a sense of elegance. In daily conversation, people almost always prefer using 好似 or 似 instead.
Examples
The way they speak is as smooth as flowing water.
The environment here is like a fairyland.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings, as it can sound overly dramatic or pretentious. It is strictly for descriptive or formal contexts rather than standard spoken communication.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
