jat1 tung2 tin1 haa6一統天下一统天下
Jyutpingjat1 tung2 tin1 haa6
Yaleyāt túng tīn hah
Definition
To unify the whole country; to dominate or conquer the world.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a grand, historical, or even slightly dramatic tone often found in period dramas or martial arts novels. It describes the act of bringing disparate regions or factions under a single ruler or power. While it can be used metaphorically in business or competitive contexts, it is quite hyperbolic and usually reserved for epic scenarios.
Examples
He wants to unify the country and become the emperor.
Related words
Common phrases
dream of unifying the country
ambition to unify the country
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple tasks like organizing a room or managing a small team, as it implies absolute sovereign control over a vast territory. It is strictly reserved for high-stakes power dynamics.
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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.
