jyun4 seoi3元帥元帅
Jyutpingjyun4 seoi3
Yaleyùhn seui
Definition
Marshal or general; the commander-in-chief of an army.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal military rank, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who acts like a bossy leader or a self-important person. It carries a slightly sarcastic tone when applied to someone who is not actually in a position of authority but insists on controlling others.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Ever since he became the marshal, he has always been very imposing.
Related words
Common phrases
commander-in-chief of the armed forces
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
