tau4 dang2頭等头等
Jyutpingtau4 dang2
Yaletàuh dáng
Definition
First-class; the highest grade or class.
colloquialdescriptionstravel
How it's used
Beyond literal travel classes, this term is frequently used as an adjective to describe anything of superior quality or excellence. It carries a sense of prestige and exclusivity that distinguishes it from more common descriptors like 好. When applied to people or abstract concepts, it implies a level of professionalism or standard that is hard to beat.
Examples
He buys first-class tickets every time he flies.
The service at this hotel is truly top-notch.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects that are simply new or expensive; it specifically refers to a ranking or standard of quality. Do not confuse it with 頭先, which means just now.
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