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Definition
Excellent in both vocal performance and emotional expression, usually describing a singer or speaker.
How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to praise a performance that balances technical vocal skill with genuine emotional depth. It is most commonly applied to singers, stage actors, or public speakers who can captivate an audience through their delivery. While it sounds slightly formal, it is frequently used in casual conversation to give high praise to someone's artistic or storytelling ability.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being loud or talkative, but it specifically requires the combination of both vocal quality and emotional resonance. It is not used to describe someone who is simply shouting or being dramatic without substance.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
