mou5 dak1武德
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Yalemóuh dāk
Definition
Martial arts virtues; the code of conduct and morals for martial artists.
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How it's used
Originally referring strictly to the ethical code of traditional Chinese martial arts, this term has evolved in modern internet slang to describe basic sportsmanship or fair play in any competitive context. It is frequently invoked when someone plays dirty or violates the unwritten rules of a game or confrontation. Using it outside of a martial arts context adds a slightly humorous or dramatic flair to the critique of someone's behavior.
Examples
For those who practice martial arts, martial virtues are the most important.
He fights so despicably, he has absolutely no martial morals.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
