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Jyutpingling4 se3
Yalelìhng se
Definition
Unusually; exceptionally; remarkably.
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How it's used
Focuses on a deviation from the usual state or standard, often implying a noticeable contrast with what is expected. It frequently appears in contexts where a person or situation stands out for being better, worse, or just different than normal. Unlike the more formal 特別, this carries a slightly more subjective and conversational tone.
Examples
It's exceptionally hot today, are you feeling unwell?
He is remarkably sharp today, working much faster.
Related words
Common phrases
exceptionally different
remarkably sharp or clever
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe permanent characteristics, as it is primarily used for temporary states or specific instances that differ from the norm.
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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.
