koi2概
Jyutpingkoi2
Yalekói
Definition
Without exception; all; also used to describe something approximate or general.
- all; without exception
- approximate; rough; general
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in formal or written contexts to mean "without exception" or "all of them." It frequently appears in the four character phrase 一概, which emphasizes that every single item or person in a group is subject to the same condition. You will rarely hear this in casual, everyday speech unless someone is intentionally sounding very serious or bureaucratic.
Examples
The rules here cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Are you accepting all of their demands without exception?
Related words
Common phrases
to ignore everything without exception
to treat everything as the same
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the particle 嘅, which is used for possession or modification. They are completely different words with different pronunciations and functions, so do not use 概 when you mean to indicate possession.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
