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Jyutpingbaau3 daai6 wok6
Yalebaau daaih wohk
Definition
To expose a major scandal or reveal a big secret.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a strong sense of dramatic revelation, often implying that the secret being exposed will cause significant trouble or scandal. It is frequently used in professional or social contexts where someone breaks a code of silence or reveals hidden misconduct. The term is inherently informal and carries a punchy, slightly aggressive tone.
Examples
He actually exposed a huge secret, making the whole company chaotic.
Are you trying to spill the beans and make everyone lose face?
Related words
Common phrases
shocking revelation of a big secret
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional reports, as it is strictly colloquial slang. It is also not suitable for minor secrets; it specifically refers to major, explosive information that causes a public stir.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
