daai6 dik6 dong1 cin4大敵當前大敌当前
Jyutpingdaai6 dik6 dong1 cin4
Yaledaaih dihk dōng chìhn
Definition
Confronted by a formidable enemy; in the face of a great threat.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of urgency and gravity, often used to urge people to set aside petty differences for a common goal. It is frequently employed in professional or competitive contexts to remind teams that internal conflict is counterproductive when facing a significant external threat. While it sounds formal, it is widely understood and used in everyday speech to highlight the necessity of unity.
Examples
With a powerful enemy at the gates, everyone must not panic.
With such a strong enemy facing us, how can we still have time to argue?
Related words
Common phrases
united in the face of a common enemy
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
