ding2 tin1 laap6 dei6頂天立地顶天立地

Jyutpingding2 tin1 laap6 dei6

Yaledíng tīn laahp deih

形容詞

Definition

Of indomitable spirit and impeccable integrity; upright and heroic.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of moral integrity and masculine strength, often used to describe someone who is honorable and unyielding. It is frequently applied to men to emphasize their character, though it can describe anyone with a strong sense of justice. It implies a person who acts openly and honestly, never resorting to underhanded tactics.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做jan4人ding2頂tin1天laap6立dei6地，cung4從loi4來dou1都m4唔wui2會ngaak1呃jan4人。

He is an upright person and never lies to anyone.

zou6做naam4男jan2人zau6就jiu3要ding2頂tin1天laap6立dei6地，m4唔hou2好gam3咁mou5冇zi3志hei3氣。

A man should stand tall and be indomitable, don't be so spineless.

Common phrases

ding2頂tin1天laap6立dei6地ge3嘅naam4男zi2子hon3漢

an upright and indomitable man

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of height, but it is almost exclusively used to describe personality and moral character. It is not used to describe someone who is physically tall.