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Definition
Grand, prosperous, or thriving.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone adjective. It carries a sense of formality and high status, often appearing in compound words related to ceremonies or prosperity. You will rarely hear it used alone in casual speech, as it requires a suffix to complete its meaning.
Examples
This opening ceremony is very grand.
Why are they making it so grand?
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Common mistake
Do not use it to describe physical size or volume, as it specifically refers to the grandeur or solemnity of an event or occasion. Beginners sometimes confuse it with big, but it lacks the versatility of words like 大.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
