kei4 gun1奇觀奇观
Jyutpingkei4 gun1
Yalekèih gūn
Definition
Spectacle; a rare, wonderful, or extraordinary sight or phenomenon.
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How it's used
Often used in a slightly hyperbolic or sarcastic tone when describing something unusual or absurd in daily life. While it refers to grand natural sights, it is frequently applied to human behavior or social phenomena that seem bizarre or unbelievable. It carries a sense of awe, but that awe can easily shift into mockery depending on the context.
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This scenery is truly a world wonder.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple beauty or pleasant things, as it specifically implies something rare, strange, or overwhelming. It is not a generic word for a pretty view.
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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.
