jeng4 gaa1贏家赢家
Jyutpingjeng4 gaa1
Yaleyèhng gā
Definition
Winner; the party that has defeated all competitors.
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How it's used
Often used in competitive contexts like sports or business, but also frequently applied metaphorically to life situations. It carries a slightly more formal tone than just saying someone won, which would typically be expressed using the verb 贏.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is the winner of the competition.
Who do you think will become the winner?
Related words
Common phrases
winner in life
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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