zeng3 je5正野
Jyutpingzeng3 je5
Yalejeng yéh
Definition
Something of high quality; good stuff.
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How it's used
Used to describe something that is high quality, authentic, or highly desirable. It often implies that the item is a genuine article rather than a cheap knockoff or a mediocre version. The term is highly versatile and can apply to anything from physical goods to abstract concepts like a good deal or a great opportunity.
Examples
The clothes at this shop are really quality stuff.
Related words
Common phrases
definitely quality stuff
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 正嘢, which is the standard orthography. While learners often use 正野, the character 嘢 is the correct written form for the Cantonese word for thing.
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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.
