Re: 指點江山
Hi ChiuBut is it used negatively, i.e. to imply people who don't know about issues talking about them?Thanks
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The term "指點" ( to enlighten) is made up from:指 ( to point with finger)點 (to point at). ** you point out or point at something to enlighten someone.In the phrase "指點江山", "江山" ( land of the nation) is...
View Article食塞米、食濕米、食虱米
HiDoes anyone know what they mean? I'm guessing 'a useless person'Thanks食塞米、食濕米、食虱米
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HiI'm having a hard time understanding what "black treasure" means in the following sentence:曾杜才墨寶好過佢Any advice?Thank you
View Article男嘅為盜，女嘅為倡
HiJust wondering if this is a common saying?男嘅為盜，女嘅為倡Here is where it came from:男嘅為盜，女嘅為倡。試問仲有誰去救。 蟲國關人撚事咩Thank you!
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It is actually expanded from a four characters phrase "男盜女娼" (men thieving, woman whoring) and no, it is not a common idiom, it is a common swearing / cursing phraseUsage:1. To curse someone's...
View Article柒頭
Hello!I dont understand the following word柒頭Here is where it came from:本來香港都仲有些小信譽都俾你條柒頭毀埋Any idea what it means?Thanks
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Haha! Thank you Tang Sir.Do you know the pronunciation? I can't seem to find it..Thank you!
View Article願vs祝你
HiIm wondering if there is any difference in the use between願vs祝你, or if they are used interchangeably or only in certain situations i.e.願家屬節哀順變祝家屬節哀順變Thank you
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願 and 祝 are mostly not interchangeable although 祝願 is a common combined form.願 is often used for undesirable situations. When people are sick, we would wish them a speedy recovery, and that’s 願早日康復.祝...
View Article匆橫直過
HiIs there a phrase to mean 'run about all over the place' or 'run around in a disorderly way'? I seem to recall 匆橫直過 but I'm only relying on my memory so not sure if it accurate. Any help would be...
View Article寬松
HiIs -寬松 a word to mean - too relaxed/lenient/easy going? This is where it came from:犯罪分子太宽松 -寬松Thank you
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