zi1 gaak3資格资格
Jyutpingzi1 gaak3
Yalejī gaak
Definition
Qualifications; credentials, standing, or requirements needed to be eligible for something.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Often used in a slightly confrontational way when someone questions another person's right to do something. It implies a sense of legitimacy or standing rather than just formal academic credentials. When used with 憑, it takes on a sharper tone that challenges the other person's authority or moral position.
Examples
He simply does not have the qualifications to enter this competition.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for academic degrees or certificates, as those are usually referred to as 學歷 or 證書. Using 資格 to describe a university degree sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
