leon4 bei2倫比伦比
Jyutpingleon4 bei2
Yalelèuhn béi
Definition
To compare; to match or be equal to.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the set phrase 無與倫比 to describe something that has no equal or is beyond comparison. It carries a formal or literary tone, often appearing in written descriptions or elevated speech rather than casual daily conversation. When used, it functions as an adjective to emphasize the extreme quality or uniqueness of a subject.
Examples
His talent is truly unparalleled in the world.
This kind of happiness is simply incomparable.
Related words
Common phrases
incomparable
Common mistake
Learners often try to use it as a standalone verb like compare, but it is not a functional verb in Cantonese. It must be paired with 無與 to form the idiomatic expression for incomparable.
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Grammar guides
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