lam4 lei4 zeon6 zi3淋灕盡致淋漓尽致
Jyutpinglam4 lei4 zeon6 zi3
Yalelàhm lèih jeuhn ji
Definition
To express fully, vividly, thoroughly, or incisively.
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How it's used
Often used to describe artistic performances, literary works, or critical arguments that leave nothing unsaid. It implies a sense of complete release or total exposure of a subject's essence. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is frequently used in casual conversation to praise someone's skill or depth of expression.
Examples
This review analyzed the social issues thoroughly.
Related words
Common phrases
to display to the fullest extent
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistake this for a simple adjective, but it functions as an adverbial complement following the particle 得, as in 講得淋灕盡致 or 寫得淋灕盡致.
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Grammar guides
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