pei1 lit6丕烈

Jyutpingpei1 lit6

Yalepēi liht

Definition

Great achievement or meritorious deed.

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How it's used

This term is highly formal and literary, often appearing in historical texts or commemorative inscriptions. It is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese, where people would prefer terms like 功績 or 成就. Using it in casual conversation will sound overly dramatic or archaic.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋gin3建laap6立zo2咗fung1豐gung1功pei1丕。

They have established great achievements.

ni1呢go3個hai6係mai6咪keoi5佢ge3嘅pei1丕aa4呀？

Is this his great achievement?

Common phrases

fung1豐gung1功pei1丕

great and brilliant achievements

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common noun, but it is strictly reserved for grand, historical, or monumental achievements rather than personal successes like passing a test or getting a promotion.