jyut6 kap1越級越级
Jyutpingjyut6 kap1
Yaleyuht kāp
Definition
To do something beyond one's level, or to bypass intermediate ranks.
- to do something beyond one's own level or ability
- to skip a rank; to bypass an immediate supervisor or level
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How it's used
Often carries a slightly negative connotation of being overly ambitious or disrespectful of established hierarchy. It is frequently used in professional or competitive contexts where someone bypasses their direct supervisor or attempts a task they are not yet qualified for. When used in sports or gaming, it refers to challenging an opponent significantly stronger than oneself.
Examples
He is leapfrogging, wanting to talk directly to the manager.
Are you really taking on a project above your level so soon?
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Common phrases
to challenge someone or something above one's rank
to report to a higher authority, bypassing one's direct supervisor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 越界, which refers to crossing a physical or metaphorical boundary or line. 越級 specifically focuses on the violation of rank or skill hierarchy.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
