ging1 tin1 dung6 dei6驚天動地惊天动地
Jyutpingging1 tin1 dung6 dei6
Yalegīng tīn duhng deih
Definition
Earth-shattering or world-shaking; having an enormous, profound impact or momentum.
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How it's used
While this idiom describes events of massive scale or impact, it is frequently used with a touch of hyperbole in daily speech. It often implies that something has caused a significant stir or commotion, rather than just being historically important. It can be applied to personal drama or gossip to emphasize how much attention a situation has attracted.
Examples
They made such a huge fuss over their wedding.
This news is truly earth-shattering, everyone is talking about it.
Related words
Common phrases
earth-shattering changes
sensational news
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of natural disasters, but it is more commonly used to describe social impact, scandals, or dramatic events. Using it to describe a minor change or a small event will sound sarcastic or overly dramatic.
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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.
