ling4 se2 m4 tung4零舍唔同

Jyutpingling4 se2 m4 tung4

Yalelìhng sé m̀h tùhng

Definition

Particularly different; in a class of its own, usually implying a higher quality, luxury, or status.

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How it's used

Focuses on a sense of superiority or distinctiveness that sets something apart from the ordinary. It often implies that the subject has a higher quality, better taste, or a more unique style than its peers. Use this when you want to emphasize that something stands out in a positive or noticeable way.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳di1啲je5嘢sik6食ling4零se3舍m4唔tung4同，hou2好sik6食hou2好do1多。

The food at this restaurant is in a different class; it is much tastier.

nei5你gam1今jat6日daa2打baan6扮dak1得ling4零se3舍m4唔tung4同，hai6係mai6咪heoi3去joek3約wui6會aa4呀？

You look exceptionally different today, are you going on a date?

Common phrases

ling4零se3舍m4唔tung4同ge3嘅gam2感gok3覺

a distinctively different feeling

ling4零se3舍m4唔tung4同ge3嘅mei6味dou6道

a uniquely superior taste

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple differences in appearance or trivial changes. It specifically carries a nuance of being better or more special than the standard, so it sounds strange if applied to something mundane or negative.