hak1 mok6黑幕
Jyutpinghak1 mok6
Yalehāk mohk
Definition
Inside story, sinister plot, or shady deal; behind-the-scenes scandals and dark secrets.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to hidden, corrupt, or unethical activities that are deliberately kept from the public eye. It carries a strong connotation of conspiracy or manipulation, often used in the context of politics, sports, or corporate scandals. Unlike general secrets, this implies a structured or organized effort to deceive.
Examples
It seems there is a shady deal behind this business.
Do you know if there was a rigged deal in that competition?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general secrets or private matters. It specifically implies corruption or wrongdoing, so using it to describe a simple surprise party or a private conversation would sound unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
