jat1 jin4 jat1 hang6一言一行
Jyutpingjat1 jin4 jat1 hang6
Yaleyāt yìhn yāt hahng
Definition
Every word and deed; one's entire conduct.
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How it's used
Focuses on the scrutiny of personal conduct, often implying that someone is being observed or judged by others. It is a formal, slightly literary idiom that stands out when used in casual conversation, lending a sense of gravity or seriousness to the speaker's tone.
Examples
Your every word and deed represents the company's image.
His every word and deed is very polite.
Related words
Common phrases
every single word and deed
Common mistake
Avoid using this in overly casual or lighthearted situations, as it carries a heavy weight and can sound overly dramatic or accusatory if applied to trivial matters.
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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.
