maa5 laai1 cung4馬拉松马拉松
Jyutpingmaa5 laai1 cung4
Yalemáh lāai chùhng
Definition
Marathon, whether the long-distance running race or a long-lasting activity.
- marathon; a long-distance running race with a standard length of 42.195 km
- figurativea long-lasting activity; something that takes a long time to complete
colloquialsportstime
How it's used
Beyond the literal athletic event, this term is frequently used as a modifier to describe any process or meeting that drags on excessively. When used figuratively, it often implies a sense of fatigue or endurance required by the participants. It is common to see it paired with 式 to turn it into an adjective describing the nature of the event.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
He finished the marathon and was too tired to even move.
Tonight's meeting was a marathon, it lasted until three in the morning.
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