zeng3 je5正嘢
Jyutpingzeng3 je5
Yalejeng yéh
Definition
Something of excellent quality; a great thing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to items that are high-quality, authentic, or particularly desirable. It carries a sense of enthusiasm and is often used when revealing a hidden gem or a special find. While it can apply to physical objects, it is frequently used for food, gadgets, or even information.
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gin2件gínExamples
Where did you find so much good stuff?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it is strictly colloquial. It is also not typically used to describe people, as it focuses on the quality of things or experiences.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
