soeng6 ban2上品
Jyutpingsoeng6 ban2
Yaleseuhng bán
Definition
Top grade; high quality; first class.
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How it's used
Describes items that are considered the best of their kind, often implying a sense of refinement or luxury. It is frequently used when discussing antiques, tea, or artisanal goods rather than everyday mass-produced items. While it can apply to people, using it to describe a person can sound slightly archaic or overly formal, as if evaluating them like a commodity.
Examples
This piece of jade is truly top quality.
Related words
Common phrases
top-grade tea leaves
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe standard high-quality products like electronics or clothing, as it sounds pretentious. Use 靚 or 高質 instead for casual, everyday contexts.
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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.
