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Yalemáahng
Definition
Fierce, powerful, or successful.
- fierce; ferocious; violent
- powerful; influential; highly capable
- slangsuccessful; outstanding; awesome
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How it's used
Beyond describing physical ferocity, this word is frequently used to describe someone who is highly capable, influential, or successful in their field. It often carries a sense of admiration for someone's prowess or status. When used in the context of ghosts or spirits, it implies that a place is haunted by particularly powerful or malevolent entities.
Examples
He is very energetic and works very fast.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical strength in the same way you would use 壯 or 大隻, as it focuses more on energy, influence, or intensity rather than just muscular build.
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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.
