jat1 saan1 bat1 nang4 cong4 ji6 fu2一山不能藏二虎
Jyutpingjat1 saan1 bat1 nang4 cong4 ji6 fu2
Yaleyāt sāan bāt nàhng chòhng yih fú
Definition
One mountain cannot host two tigers; there can only be one leader or winner in a single domain.
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How it's used
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two powerful or ambitious people cannot coexist peacefully in the same environment. It implies that competition is inevitable and one will eventually have to yield or be removed. It is often applied to workplace power struggles or rivalries between strong personalities.
Examples
There is only one position in the company, and there can only be one leader.
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Grammar guides
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