We’ve looked at using "過 [gwo3]" to make comparisons between two items before. In this blog, we’re going to look at something we call elliptical comparisons, using "啲 [di1]," "仲 [zung6]" and "更加 [gang3-gaa1]."  What are elliptical comparison?

過 [gwo3] is used very often when we make explicit comparisons between two items. It may already be known to some that 過 [gwo3] has another usage as an aspect marker. I've already talked about this in an earlier blog post and video. This blog will briefly brush over 過 [gwo3] as an aspect marker but will mostly focus on using it to make explicit comparisons. 過 [gwo3] as a verbal aspect marker To refresh your memory, Cantonese verbs are marked for aspect rather than tense, which

Using adjectives effectively allows for more expressive and vivid communication, enriching the details in both spoken and written language.

Ever found yourself tangled in the web of Cantonese grammar? Today, we're slicing through the Gordian Knot of Cantonese with a spotlight on one of its core elements—the copula 係 [hai6]. This little word is essential in linking subjects to nouns, pronouns, and affirming the essence of sentences. Let's dive in!