sing4 zau6成就
Jyutpingsing4 zau6
Yalesìhng jauh
Definition
Achievement, accomplishment, or attainment.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to significant milestones or long term development in a specific field rather than simple completion of tasks. It often carries a sense of prestige or recognition, making it suitable for discussing career paths, academic success, or artistic mastery. In casual conversation, people might use more specific terms like 叻或者勁 to describe personal success.
Examples
He has achieved a very high level in music.
Do you think this project counts as an achievement?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for minor daily tasks or chores, as it sounds overly formal and grandiose in those contexts. It is reserved for substantial accomplishments that reflect effort and skill over time.
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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.
