co4 koeng4 fu4 joek6鋤強扶弱锄强扶弱
Jyutpingco4 koeng4 fu4 joek6
Yalechòh kèuhng fùh yeuhk
Definition
To defeat the strong and help the weak; to fight against oppression and aid the vulnerable.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of chivalry and justice, often associated with martial arts novels or classic heroic tales. It describes a moral stance rather than a specific physical action, making it sound quite dramatic or literary in everyday conversation. People usually use it to praise someone's character or to describe the plot of a story.
Examples
He always says he wants to stand up for the weak and be a hero.
This movie is about how the protagonist stands up for the weak.
Related words
Common phrases
the spirit of standing up for the weak
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple acts of helping, such as giving someone a hand with their bags. It is reserved for situations involving a clear imbalance of power or injustice.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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