hung4 sam1 but6 but6雄心勃勃
Jyutpinghung4 sam1 but6 but6
Yalehùhng sām buht buht
Definition
Ambitious and eager to achieve great things.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite its common usage in daily life. It is often used to describe someone with a grand vision or a strong drive to achieve success, frequently appearing in contexts involving career goals or major life projects.
Examples
He has been very ambitious since he was little, wanting to be a big boss.
You are so ambitious, when do you plan to start this project?
Related words
Common phrases
an ambitious plan
an ambitious young person
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe someone who is simply hardworking or diligent, but it specifically implies a high level of ambition or a desire for significant achievement rather than just effort.
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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.
