mut6 kei4末期
Jyutpingmut6 kei4
Yalemuht kèih
Definition
The final phase or last stage of a period, process, or disease.
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How it's used
While often associated with medical contexts like terminal illness, this term is frequently applied to non medical situations such as project deadlines or the final phase of a trend. It carries a sense of finality and suggests that the end is imminent, making it sound more serious or definitive than simply saying 最後.
Examples
This project has already reached its final stage.
Has his illness reached the terminal stage?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the end of a physical object or a simple sequence of events, as it implies a process or a duration that is nearing its conclusion rather than just the last item in a list.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
