zung1 gik6終極终极
Jyutpingzung1 gik6
Yalejūng gihk
Definition
Ultimate or final, situated at the very end of a sequence or time.
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How it's used
Borrowing from the English word ultimate, this term is frequently used in modern media and marketing to emphasize the highest level or the final stage of something. It carries a dramatic flair that makes it sound more intense than simply saying 最後. It is common to see it used in gaming or competitive contexts to describe a decisive or concluding event.
Examples
This is my ultimate goal.
Do you want to play the ultimate challenge?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple chronological order, such as the last person in a line. It is reserved for concepts of peak intensity, finality, or perfection, rather than just being the last item in a sequence.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
