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Yalejing jing
Definition
Exactly; precisely; without any difference.
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How it's used
Emphasizes precision or identity by highlighting that something is exactly as described. It often appears before the verb 係 to provide a strong confirmation or identification. Unlike the simple 係, using this construction adds a layer of focus that suggests the speaker has found the precise match for a situation or thought.
Examples
This answer is exactly what I wanted.
Related words
Common phrases
is exactly
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for the English word exactly in every context, as it specifically functions to identify or confirm a match rather than to express agreement like 冇錯.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
