daai6 po3 daai6 laap6大破大立
Jyutpingdaai6 po3 daai6 laap6
Yaledaaih po daaih laahp
Definition
To radically break down old norms, systems, or concepts and build them anew.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of urgency and radical change, often used in professional or political contexts to justify sweeping reforms. It implies that minor adjustments are insufficient and that a complete destruction of the status quo is the only path forward. It is rarely used for personal or trivial matters, as it suggests a heavy, structural impact.
Examples
If the company wants to transform, it must undergo a complete overhaul.
Do you think this department really needs such a drastic change?
Related words
Common phrases
the determination to break down the old and build anew
needs a radical overhaul
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
