gyun1 hei3 cin4 jim4捐棄前嫌捐弃前嫌
Jyutpinggyun1 hei3 cin4 jim4
Yalegyūn hei chìhn yìhm
Definition
To bury the hatchet; to cast aside past resentments and reconcile.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal and literary tone, often used in news reports or serious discussions about reconciliation. It is rarely used in casual, everyday banter between friends. When used in speech, it signals a deliberate effort to resolve a significant conflict rather than a minor disagreement.
Examples
They decided to bury the hatchet and be friends again.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual contexts where a simpler phrase like 和好 or 唔好再計較 would be much more natural. Avoid using it for trivial arguments over things like who pays for lunch.
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Grammar guides
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