naam4 o1 jat1 mung6南柯一夢南柯一梦

Jyutpingnaam4 o1 jat1 mung6
Yalenàahm ō yāt muhng

Definition

An empty dream; an illusion of wealth and glory that quickly vanishes.

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Centipede; a venomous, many-legged arthropod with a long, segmented body.
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To fight recklessly or force a confrontation with no regard for the consequences.
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Naughty, stubborn, or thick-skinned, typically describing a child who refuses to behave.
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Rotten wood and manure; used to describe a useless, worthless person who contributes nothing to society.
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