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Definition
To rank first, achieve the best result, or be at the very top.
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How it's used
Originating from the terminology of horse racing, this term refers to a horse finishing in the first position. It is now widely used in everyday speech to describe anyone or anything that achieves the highest rank or best performance in a competition or ranking system. It carries a slightly informal and competitive tone, often used when discussing sports, academic results, or sales performance.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal written reports or professional business settings, as it is strictly colloquial and carries a strong association with gambling culture.
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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.
