long4 daam2狼膽狼胆
Jyutpinglong4 daam2
Yalelòhng dáam
Definition
Bold, daring, or audacious.
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How it's used
Describes someone who acts with extreme audacity or recklessness, often implying a lack of fear that borders on being foolhardy. It is frequently used to describe someone who dares to challenge authority or take risks that others would avoid. The term carries a slightly informal and colorful tone, emphasizing the sheer nerve of the person involved.
Examples
He is really daring, he even dares to scold the boss.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being brave in a heroic sense, as it often carries a negative or cautionary connotation of being reckless or overly impulsive.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
