zing1 coi2精采
Jyutpingzing1 coi2
Yalejīng chói
Definition
Brilliant, exciting, or outstanding.
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How it's used
Describes events, performances, or stories that are highly engaging or impressive. It is often used to praise someone's work or a specific moment in a game or show. While it can be written, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to give enthusiastic feedback.
Examples
The movie tonight was truly brilliant.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 精彩, which is the standard character form. In Hong Kong, 精采 is the traditional orthography commonly seen in print and media, though both are understood.
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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.
