kei4 hoi1 dak1 sing3旗開得勝旗开得胜
Jyutpingkei4 hoi1 dak1 sing3
Yalekèih hōi dāk sing
Definition
To achieve instant success from the very beginning.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or semi-formal contexts, this idiom is frequently used as a well-wishing remark for someone starting a new venture, project, or competition. It carries a sense of auspiciousness and is often heard during business openings or before sports matches. Unlike casual expressions of luck, it specifically highlights the importance of an immediate, decisive victory at the very beginning.
Examples
Wish you all a flying start in this competition!
They achieved a quick victory right from the start, their momentum is very strong.
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Common phrases
Wish you a flying start
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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.
