hung4 bin6雄辯雄辩
Jyutpinghung4 bin6
Yalehùhng bihn
Definition
Eloquent speech; a convincing and powerful argument.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and slightly literary weight, often used to describe someone who is not just persuasive but intellectually dominant in a debate. It implies a high level of skill and preparation rather than just casual conversation. You will most frequently encounter it in the four character idiom 雄辯滔滔, which describes a continuous and unstoppable flow of eloquent speech.
Examples
His eloquent speech really made the whole audience admire him.
Do you think you can solve this problem just by using convincing arguments?
Related words
Common phrases
eloquent and unstoppable in speech
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe casual persuasion or simple talk, as it implies a level of rhetorical sophistication that would sound unnatural in everyday small talk.
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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.
