coeng4 keoi1 zik6 jap6長驅直入长驱直入
Jyutpingcoeng4 keoi1 zik6 jap6
Yalechèuhng kēui jihk yahp
Definition
To march in without resistance; to penetrate deep into enemy territory smoothly and unopposed.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of momentum and lack of opposition, often used in military, sports, or competitive contexts. It implies that the path forward is completely clear, making the advance feel effortless or unstoppable. While it originates from classical Chinese, it is frequently used in modern Cantonese to describe someone moving through a space or situation without being challenged.
Examples
They marched straight in without anyone stopping them.
The opponent's defense is so weak, are you planning to charge straight through?
Related words
Common phrases
to charge straight into the enemy's formation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple, everyday walking or entering a room, as it implies a sense of aggression or a lack of resistance that is too dramatic for mundane situations.
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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.
