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Definition
Eloquence; conversational skill or sharpness.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sharpness, agility, or forcefulness of one's speech in a debate or conversation. It carries a slightly literary or formal undertone compared to everyday descriptions of being good at talking. You will often hear it used when describing someone who is particularly skilled at winning an argument or dominating a discussion.
Examples
He is very eloquent and his speech is very persuasive.
Related words
Common phrases
sharp-tongued and eloquent
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general talkativeness or being chatty. It implies a level of intellectual edge or argumentative skill that is absent in common words like 傾偈.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
