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Definition
First choice; the preferred option.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe a preferred option among several alternatives. While it functions as a noun, it often appears in professional settings like job applications or academic admissions. It carries a sense of deliberate decision-making rather than just a casual preference.
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This restaurant is the first choice for me and my friends.
Which university did you pick as your first choice?
Related words
Common phrases
to become the first choice
to list as the first choice
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple daily preferences like food or hobbies, where words like 心水 are much more natural and common in spoken Cantonese.
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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.
