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Yalepēi jek
Definition
Great achievement; outstanding contribution.
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How it's used
This term is highly formal and literary, often appearing in historical texts or formal eulogies rather than daily speech. It carries a sense of grand, historical significance that makes it sound unnatural in casual conversation. Using it in a normal context will likely make you sound like you are reciting a classical poem or reading from a history book.
Examples
He has achieved many great accomplishments, he is really impressive.
Related words
Common phrases
to establish great achievements
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common word for success like 成就, but it is far too elevated for everyday use. Using it to describe a small personal win will sound sarcastic or overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
