duk6 pik1 hai4 ging3獨闢蹊徑独辟蹊径
Jyutpingduk6 pik1 hai4 ging3
Yaleduhk pīk hàih ging
Definition
To open up a new path; to show originality or take an unconventional approach.
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How it's used
This idiom describes an unconventional or creative approach that deviates from established norms. It carries a positive connotation of being innovative or resourceful rather than just being different for the sake of it. It is often used in professional or academic contexts to praise someone for finding a unique solution to a problem.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal travel term, but it is almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe ideas, methods, or career paths. Using it to describe a literal hiking trail or physical path sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
