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Jyutpingdim2 zi2 bing1 bing1
Yaledím jí bīng bīng
Definition
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe; a children's counting game used to make a random choice.
- a children's counting game used to make a choice
- figurativeto choose or select someone or something at random
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Originating from a traditional children's counting rhyme, this phrase is now commonly used by adults to describe making a random or arbitrary choice. It carries a playful, lighthearted tone, implying that the decision is left to fate rather than logic. It is frequently used when someone is indecisive about a menu, a task, or picking a team member.
Examples
I don't know which one to pick, so I'll just use eeny, meeny, miny, moe to decide.
Are you guys playing eeny, meeny, miny, moe to decide who goes to buy stuff?
Related words
Common phrases
to play eeny, meeny, miny, moe
to use eeny, meeny, miny, moe to decide
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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.
