koi3 sai3蓋世盖世
Jyutpingkoi3 sai3
Yalekoi sai
Definition
Unrivaled in one's generation; matchless or peerless.
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How it's used
Carries a strong, almost epic or legendary tone that is rarely used to describe everyday competence. It is most commonly found in wuxia novels, period dramas, or when someone is being hyperbolic about a specific skill. Using it for mundane tasks like cooking or cleaning will sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
His martial arts skills back then were truly world-class.
Who would dare to claim their talent is world-class?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply very good at their job, as it implies a level of superiority that is unmatched by anyone else in the entire world.
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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.
