jyu4 lei5 bok6 bing1如履薄冰
Jyutpingjyu4 lei5 bok6 bing1
Yaleyùh léih bohk bīng
Definition
To act with extreme caution and care, as if walking on thin ice.
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How it's used
This idiom is a formal literary expression often used in professional or serious contexts to describe a state of high tension or extreme caution. While it is understood by all speakers, it is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk. It carries a sense of impending danger or the need for perfect execution, making it common in business or political commentary.
Examples
Facing such a big challenge, we really need to be extremely cautious.
When you make decisions, have you ever felt like you were walking on thin ice?
Related words
Common phrases
the feeling of walking on thin ice
to be cautious at all times
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
