hau2 mat6口密
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Definition
Tight-lipped, close-mouthed, and trustworthy in keeping secrets.
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How it's used
Often used in the phrase 口密心軟 to describe someone who keeps secrets well but is actually kind-hearted. It implies a sense of trustworthiness and reliability in social circles. Unlike formal terms for discretion, this is a casual way to praise a friend for their loyalty.
Examples
Don't worry, I am a very tight-lipped person.
Related words
Common phrases
very tight-lipped
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 口密腹劍, which describes someone who is hypocritical and treacherous, hiding malicious intent behind a friendly facade.
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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.
