mong6 neoi5 sing4 fung6望女成鳳望女成凤

Jyutpingmong6 neoi5 sing4 fung6
Yalemohng néuih sìhng fuhng

Definition

To hope one's daughter becomes successful in life.

Example

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hou2好do1多fu6父mou5母dou1都mong6望neoi5女sing4成fung6凤。

Many parents hope their daughters will become successful.

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To run away in a great hurry, especially due to embarrassment, fear, or an awkward situation.
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Irrelevant, wide of the mark, or totally missing the point.
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Looking down, listless, or out of sorts; having a low spirit and appearing exhausted.
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