nik1 ming4 seon3匿名信
Jyutpingnik1 ming4 seon3
Yalenīk mìhng seun
Definition
Anonymous letter.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, as it is almost exclusively associated with malicious intent, such as reporting someone to authorities or spreading rumors. Unlike a formal complaint, it implies cowardice or a lack of transparency. It is frequently used in workplace or school settings to describe underhanded tactics.
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fung1封fūngExamples
He received an anonymous letter and was scared pale.
Who is so bored to send an anonymous letter?
Related words
Common phrases
to send an anonymous letter
to receive an anonymous letter
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Grammar guides
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