gong3 sok3鋼索钢索
Jyutpinggong3 sok3
Yalegong sok
Definition
Steel cable or wire rope.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to thick, heavy-duty metal cables used in construction or industrial settings, rather than just any rope. When used in the context of circus performances, it emphasizes the metallic, rigid nature of the wire compared to a standard rope. It is often used metaphorically to describe situations involving high risk or extreme pressure.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He is walking on the tightrope, it is really dangerous.
Do you dare to walk on that tightrope?
Related words
Common phrases
to walk a tightrope
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Grammar guides
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