jing4 jung4 ci4形容詞形容词
Jyutpingjing4 jung4 ci4
Yaleyìhng yùhng chìh
Definition
Adjective; a part of speech describing shape, quality, action, behavior, or change.
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How it's used
Grammatically, adjectives in Cantonese often function as predicates without needing a copula like 係. When describing a noun, they are frequently linked by 嘅 to form a modifier phrase. Unlike English, they do not change form for comparative or superlative degrees, relying instead on adverbs like 好 or 更加.
Measure word
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This adjective is used very accurately.
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Common phrases
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly add 係 before an adjective when it is used as a predicate, such as saying 佢係靚 instead of the more natural 佢好靚.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
