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Jyutpingjeng4 min6
Yaleyèhng mihn
Definition
The chance or probability of winning or succeeding.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the perceived probability of victory in competitive contexts like sports, games, or business negotiations. It is almost always used with adjectives like 高 or 大 to describe a strong likelihood of success. You will rarely hear it used to describe winning a lottery or pure luck, as it implies some level of skill or strategic advantage.
Examples
Who do you think has a better chance of winning this competition?
Their team has such a strong lineup, their chances of winning must be very high.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 贏錢, which specifically refers to winning money. Using 贏面 when you simply mean the act of winning is incorrect, as it strictly refers to the potential or odds of winning.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
