ji6 dang2二等
Jyutpingji6 dang2
Yaleyih dáng
Definition
Second-class; the grade below first-class and above third-class.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe a tier or quality that falls below the top standard. While it can refer to physical seating or travel classes, it is frequently used metaphorically to judge the quality of products or even the status of people or services. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that something is not the best available.
Examples
This carriage is second-class, not first-class.
Do you think this quality counts as second-rate goods?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people in a social context, as it can sound derogatory or dehumanizing. For general quality, speakers often prefer using 差啲 or 次一等 instead of the more formal-sounding 二等.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
