goeng1韁缰
Jyutpinggoeng1
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Definition
Reins; the straps used to guide and control a horse.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the leather straps used to guide a horse, but is most frequently encountered in the idiom 脫韁野馬. Outside of this set phrase, it is rarely used in daily conversation because horse riding is not a common activity in modern urban life. When used literally, it implies a sense of control or restraint over a powerful force.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He is like a wild horse without reins, completely disobedient.
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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.
