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Yaletúng seui
Definition
A supreme commander or marshal who commands military forces.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and grand tone, typically reserved for high ranking military leaders or historical figures. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless referring to a specific title like commander in chief or using it metaphorically to describe a leader of a large organization.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
He was a commander-in-chief before.
Who is the commander of this army?
Related words
Common phrases
commander-in-chief
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a regular manager or boss, as it sounds overly dramatic and implies military authority. Use 經理 or 老闆 for business contexts instead.
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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.
