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Definition
A pathbreaker; someone who is daring and ventures forward.
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How it's used
This term carries a heroic and slightly literary undertone, often used to praise someone who is bold, takes risks, or leads the way in a challenging field. While it originates from military contexts describing a general who breaks through enemy lines, it is now frequently applied to business or creative sectors to describe an innovator or a go-getter. It is not a word used for everyday casual conversation but rather to highlight someone's exceptional spirit or initiative.
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He is truly a daring trailblazer in the workplace; he can handle any difficult problem.
You are so courageous, you are simply a trailblazer of the new generation.
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Common phrases
a trailblazer in the workplace
a daring figure in the business world
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for leaders or bosses, but it specifically emphasizes the act of charging forward or breaking new ground rather than just holding a position of authority.
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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.
