jyu4 fu2 tim1 jik6如虎添翼
Jyutpingjyu4 fu2 tim1 jik6
Yaleyùh fú tīm yihk
Definition
To grow even stronger by gaining some assistance or resources.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a situation where someone or something already powerful becomes even more formidable after acquiring a specific advantage or helper. It is often used in professional or competitive contexts to praise a strategic addition. Unlike some idioms that sound overly formal, this one is frequently used in casual conversation to highlight a significant boost in capability.
Examples
He hired an expert to help, it's like a tiger getting wings.
Related words
Common phrases
simply like a tiger getting wings
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for improvement, but it specifically requires the subject to already be strong before the addition occurs. It is not appropriate to use when someone is simply learning a new skill or starting from scratch.
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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.
