ce1 leon4 zin3車輪戰车轮战
Jyutpingce1 leon4 zin3
Yalechē lèunh jin
Definition
A wheel war
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originally a military or sports strategy, this term is frequently applied to office life or social situations where someone is subjected to a series of back to back tasks or meetings without a break. It carries a strong connotation of being overwhelmed and physically or mentally drained by the sheer volume of repetitive demands. It is rarely used in a literal combat sense in modern daily speech.
Examples
keoi5 dei6 jung6 ce1 leon4 zin3 lai4 deoi3 fu6 ngo5 zan1 hai6 hou2 gui6
佢哋用車輪戰嚟對付我，真係好攰。
They used a war of attrition against me, it was really exhausting.
gam1 maan5 jau6 jiu3 hoi1 ce1 leon4 zin3 wui6 ji5 gei2 si4 sin1 jyun4 aa4
今晚又要開車輪戰會議，幾時先完呀？
We have to do another marathon meeting tonight, when will it ever end?
Related words
Common phrases
daa2 ce1 leon2 zin3
打車輪戰
to engage in a war of attrition
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple relay race or team effort, as the term specifically emphasizes the exhausting, repetitive nature of the pressure applied to the target.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
