zaang1 hou2 jyun5爭好遠争好远
Jyutpingzaang1 hou2 jyun5
Yalejāang hóu yúhn
Definition
To have a big difference, be far from a goal, or still need a lot more.
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How it's used
Focuses on the significant gap between a current state and a desired standard or expectation. It is frequently used to express that someone or something is not yet good enough or that a target is far from being met. The phrase carries a sense of critical assessment rather than just physical distance.
Examples
Your progress is still very far from the goal.
His skills are still a long way off compared to the master's.
Related words
Common phrases
still a long way off
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 遠, which refers to physical distance. 爭好遠 is specifically used for comparing quality, progress, or standards, not for describing how far away a place is.
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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.
