daa2 hoeng2 tau4 paau3打響頭炮打响头炮
Jyutpingdaa2 hoeng2 tau4 paau3
Yaledá héung tàuh paau
Definition
To make an impressive start or to begin with a bang.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Originating from the practice of firing a signal cannon to mark the beginning of an event, this idiom is used to describe a successful or high profile launch. It implies that the initial success is crucial for building momentum for whatever follows. It is frequently used in business, marketing, or competitive contexts to emphasize the importance of a strong opening.
Examples
This new product must make an impressive start to attract customers.
How do you think we can make a big splash with this event?
Related words
Common phrases
successfully make an impressive start
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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.
