zyut6 sai3絕世绝世
Jyutpingzyut6 sai3
Yalejyuht sai
Definition
Unique and exceptional; the only one of its kind in the entire world.
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How it's used
Hyperbolic praise is the primary function of this term, often used to emphasize that someone or something is beyond compare. It frequently appears before nouns describing positive traits or roles, such as beauty or talent, to elevate them to a legendary status. While it sounds dramatic, it is commonly used in casual conversation to express strong admiration or surprise.
Examples
He really is a one-of-a-kind good man.
Where can you find such a peerless genius?
Related words
Common phrases
a brilliant and unique idea
a peerless beauty
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe negative things, as it is almost exclusively reserved for superlative positive qualities. It is not a direct translation for unique in the sense of being different or strange.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
