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Yalehùhng sōu gwān sī
Definition
An unsatisfactory strategist who constantly offers bad advice or terrible ideas.
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How it's used
The term carries a strong sense of mockery, implying that the person is not just incompetent but actively harmful. It is often used to describe someone who acts confident and knowledgeable while offering ideas that lead to failure. The imagery of a red-bearded advisor is a cultural reference to historical figures, but here it is subverted to mean someone whose plans are unreliable.
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Don't listen to him, he's just a bad strategist who gives terrible advice.
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Common phrases
to give random, unhelpful advice
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply inexperienced or slow. It is specifically reserved for people who actively provide bad advice or sabotage plans with their poor suggestions.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
