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Jyutpinghak1 maa5
Yalehāk máh
Definition
Dark horse; an unexpected contender who has hidden potential and may win despite low expectations.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an underdog who suddenly emerges as a strong contender. It is frequently used in contexts like sports, elections, or business competitions where rankings or predictions are common. The term carries a positive connotation of hidden potential rather than just being an outsider.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I didn't expect him to become the dark horse and win the championship.
Who do you think will be the dark horse in this competition?
Related words
Common phrases
a dark horse emerges
to become a dark horse
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
