kuk1 sin3曲綫曲线
Jyutpingkuk1 sin3
Yalekūk sin
Definition
A curve; a curved line.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal geometric meaning, this term is frequently used in online discourse to describe a sarcastic or ironic remark that is disguised as a serious opinion. When someone says something controversial, others might comment that it is a 曲綫 to imply the speaker is actually mocking a specific group or viewpoint. It functions similarly to the English concept of a dog whistle or a troll post.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common phrases
achieving a goal through indirect or unconventional means
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for a roundabout way of doing things, as the Cantonese usage is heavily influenced by internet slang and social media culture.
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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.
