zai3 gou1 dim2制高點制高点
Jyutpingzai3 gou1 dim2
Yalejai gōu dím
Definition
Commanding height; a strategic high point that offers a clear view and military advantage for defense or tactics.
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How it's used
Originally a military term for a strategic position, this word is frequently used metaphorically in business or political contexts. It refers to a position of advantage where one can influence or control the overall situation. When used in non-military settings, it often implies gaining a competitive edge or a dominant perspective.
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This is the high ground of the whole area, the view is very wide.
We need to seize this high ground before we can counterattack.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use it to describe any tall building or mountain, but it specifically requires the implication of strategic advantage or tactical superiority. A simple tall building is better described as 高樓 or 山頂.
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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.
