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Jyutpingzi3 zyun1
Yaleji jyūn
Definition
Supreme, most noble, or of the highest status.
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How it's used
Commonly used in marketing to denote premium or top-tier status for products, such as credit cards or food items. It carries a sense of exclusivity and high quality that goes beyond just being good. While it originates from imperial terminology, it has been fully adopted into modern commercial language.
Examples
The supreme roast goose at this restaurant is really delicious.
He is a supreme member of the company and gets many discounts.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe everyday objects or casual situations, as it sounds overly grandiose and ironic. It is reserved for things that are genuinely marketed as the absolute best in their category.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
