hang4 dak1 zing3 kei5 dak1 zing3行得正企得正
Jyutpinghang4 dak1 zing3 kei5 dak1 zing3
Yalehàhng dāk jing kéih dāk jing
Definition
To act in an upright, honest, and proper manner, behaving entirely beyond reproach.
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How it's used
This phrase is a moral declaration used to assert one's integrity when facing accusations or potential trouble. It functions as a shield against gossip or unfair scrutiny by emphasizing that one's conscience is clear. It is often used defensively to signal that there is no dirt to be found on the speaker.
Examples
I have nothing to hide, why would I be afraid of your petty tricks?
The most important thing in life is to be upright and not go down the wrong path.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is physically standing straight or walking with good posture, as it is strictly metaphorical for moral character.
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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.
