ngat6 jin4屹然
Jyutpingngat6 jin4
Yalengaht yìhn
Definition
To stand tall, firm, and stable.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe something that remains firm, unshakable, or imposing. It carries a sense of dignity and resilience, often applied to mountains, buildings, or someone's unwavering stance. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation, as it sounds quite poetic or descriptive of grand scenes.
Examples
That mountain stands tall by the seaside.
After going through so much, he still stands firm.
Related words
Common phrases
standing firm and immovable
towering tall and firm
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for everyday words like 企 or 穩, but it is far too formal for describing a person standing up or a simple object being stable.
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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.
