daai6 fung1 daai6 long6大風大浪大风大浪
Jyutpingdaai6 fung1 daai6 long6
Yaledaaih fūng daaih lohng
Definition
Big winds and big waves, often used figuratively to mean difficult times or major challenges.
- big winds and high waves
- figurativeharsh hardships, crises, or difficult times in life
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe someone who has weathered significant life challenges or turbulent experiences. It carries a sense of respect for the person's resilience and maturity gained through hardship. Unlike literal descriptions of weather, it is almost exclusively used metaphorically to refer to personal or professional trials.
Examples
They have been through thick and thin and have seen it all.
Who hasn't experienced some rough patches in life?
Related words
Common phrases
to have seen it all
to experience rough times
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
