jat1 doi6 jing1 hou4一代英豪
Jyutpingjat1 doi6 jing1 hou4
Yaleyāt doih yīng hòuh
Definition
A great hero of the era or generation.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a strong sense of historical weight and is typically reserved for figures who have left a significant mark on their time. It is frequently encountered in wuxia novels, period dramas, or when discussing legendary historical figures. Using it to describe someone in a mundane, modern context often sounds overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
He aspired to be a hero of his era since he was a child.
Who would dare to call themselves a hero of the era?
Related words
Common phrases
to become a hero of the era
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common way to describe a brave person, but it is actually a literary idiom that sounds quite grand and formal. It is not suitable for casual conversation about everyday people.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
