hon6 maa5 gung1 lou4汗馬功勞汗马功劳
Jyutpinghon6 maa5 gung1 lou4
Yalehohn máh gūng lòuh
Definition
A great contribution, remarkable achievement, or distinguished service in war or work.
neutralwork
How it's used
Literally referring to the sweat of horses in battle, this idiom is used to describe someone who has worked extremely hard to achieve a major result. It carries a sense of long term dedication and effort rather than a single lucky break. It is most commonly paired with the verb 立 to indicate the act of establishing or achieving these contributions.
Examples
He has made quite a lot of significant contributions to the company.
Related words
Common phrases
to have made significant contributions
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
