fo2 sing1 zong6 dei6 kau4火星撞地球
Jyutpingfo2 sing1 zong6 dei6 kau4
Yalefó sīng johng deih kàuh
Definition
An intense clash or conflict resulting from the meeting of two incompatible people or things.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe a volatile situation where two strong-willed or incompatible parties clash. It emphasizes the explosive nature of the interaction rather than just a simple disagreement. It is frequently used to warn others about potential conflict before it happens.
Examples
keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個sing3性gaak3格gam3咁m4唔gep2夾，jat1一cai4齊zou6做je5嘢gaan2簡zik6直hai6係fo2火sing1星zong6撞dei6地kau4球。
Their personalities are so incompatible that working together is like a disaster waiting to happen.
If you talk to him, you might end up in a huge argument.
Related words
Common phrases
simply a total disaster
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical collisions between objects, as it is strictly reserved for interpersonal conflict or clashing ideas.
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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.
