cing1 jat1 sik1清一色

Jyutpingcing1 jat1 sik1

Yalechīng yāt sīk

副詞Uncommon

Definition

All of the same type or sharing the same characteristic; uniform.

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How it's used

Originating from Mahjong terminology where a hand consists of only one suit, this term has evolved into a common way to describe uniformity in a group. It emphasizes that every single member or item shares the exact same attribute, leaving no exceptions. It is frequently used to highlight a striking or deliberate lack of variety.

Examples

baan1班hok6學saang1生cing1清jat1一sik1色dou1都hai6係neoi5女zai2仔。

The group of students are all girls.

keoi5佢dei6哋di1啲ce1車cing1清jat1一sik1色hai6係baak6白sik1色㗎。

Their cars are all white.

Common phrases

cing1清jat1一sik1色zoek6着zyu6住

all wearing the same

cing1清jat1一sik1色hai6係

are all exclusively

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a group that is merely similar or mostly the same, as it implies a total, 100 percent uniformity. It is also strictly used for physical or observable traits rather than abstract concepts like opinions or feelings.