bing1 wan4 syut3 paak3冰魂雪魄
Jyutpingbing1 wan4 syut3 paak3
Yalebīng wàhn syut paak
Definition
Having a pure, noble, and incorruptible character.
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How it's used
This is a highly literary idiom that carries a strong sense of moral purity and integrity. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and is more likely to appear in formal writing, speeches, or when describing someone with deep admiration for their incorruptible nature.
Examples
He is a person of noble character and never engages in corruption.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective, but it is a formal idiom that can sound overly dramatic or unnatural if used in mundane situations like describing a clean room or a simple object.
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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.
