laa5 zaa2 sau2 dyun6揦鮓手段揦鲊手段
Jyutpinglaa5 zaa2 sau2 dyun6
Yaleláh já sáu dyuhn
Definition
Dirty tricks; underhanded or dishonorable methods used to achieve a goal.
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How it's used
The term carries a strong sense of moral disapproval, implying that the actions taken are not just unfair but also sleazy or dishonorable. It is frequently used in competitive contexts like sports, business, or office politics to describe someone who lacks integrity. Unlike simple cheating, it emphasizes the gross or underhanded nature of the behavior.
Examples
He always uses dirty tricks to win against others.
Why do you need to use these kind of dirty tricks?
Related words
Common phrases
to use dirty tricks
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general cheating or lying, as it specifically describes the method or tactic being used. It is an idiomatic expression that should not be broken apart or used as a literal description of physical messiness.
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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.
