zung6 hou2仲好
Jyutpingzung6 hou2
Yalejuhng hóu
Definition
Even better; still better
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How it's used
Use 仲好 to express that something is superior to a previous option or expectation. It functions as a comparative intensifier, often implying that the speaker has weighed two choices and found the second one to be more advantageous. It is frequently used to suggest a pivot in plans or to offer a more optimal solution.
Examples
This method is even better, it saves a lot of time.
Do you think taking the MTR or the bus is even better?
Related words
Common phrases
even better than
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 仲好 with 更好. While 更好 is standard written Chinese, 仲好 is the natural choice in spoken Cantonese. Avoid using 更好 in casual conversation to sound more authentic.
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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.
