zeon2 kyut3 coi3準決賽准决赛
Jyutpingzeon2 kyut3 coi3
Yalejéun kyut choi
Definition
Semi-final; a competition or match played before the final.
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How it's used
Sports fans often shorten this to 準決, especially when discussing tournament brackets or betting odds. It is strictly used for competitive events where a final round follows, making it distinct from general preliminary rounds or qualifying matches.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
Have you watched the semi-final match tonight?
They worked very hard to reach the semi-final.
Related words
Common phrases
to reach the semi-final
semi-final stage
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 決賽, which refers specifically to the final match. Remember that 準 implies the stage just before the ultimate conclusion.
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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.
