tau4 hou6頭號头号
Jyutpingtau4 hou6
Yaletàuh houh
Definition
Top, first, or number one; often used for the most wanted or prime subject.
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How it's used
Functions as a modifier to indicate the highest priority or the most prominent position in a list. It is frequently used in contexts involving competition, crime, or personal rankings. Unlike the more formal 首位, this term feels more direct and is commonly used in casual speech to emphasize someone or something's status as the absolute leader or primary focus.
Examples
He is my number one enemy, I get angry just seeing him.
This is your top priority target, you must get it done.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical positions in a line, as it refers specifically to rank or importance rather than spatial order. Use 第一位 or 排頭位 when talking about standing at the front of a queue.
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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.
