mou2 zi2 hei3 faat3帽子戲法帽子戏法
Jyutpingmou2 zi2 hei3 faat3
Yalemóu jí hei faat
Definition
Hat-trick; originally three wickets in cricket, now commonly used for scoring three or more goals in football.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation from the English concept of a hat-trick, primarily used in sports journalism and among football fans. It is almost exclusively reserved for describing a player scoring three goals in a single game. While it sounds slightly formal due to its metaphorical nature, it is standard terminology in any Cantonese sports discussion.
Examples
He performed a hat-trick in today's match, he is really impressive.
Do you think he has a chance to perform a hat-trick in this match?
Related words
Common phrases
to perform a hat-trick
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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.
