noi6 cing4內情内情
Jyutpingnoi6 cing4
Yalenoih chìhng
Definition
Inside story; information or circumstances not known to outsiders.
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How it's used
Focuses on hidden details or motives that are intentionally kept from the public or outsiders. It carries a slightly conspiratorial or investigative tone, often implying that the surface appearance of a situation is misleading. It is frequently used in contexts involving scandals, office politics, or mysterious events.
Examples
There must be an inside story behind this matter.
Related words
Common phrases
inside story revealed
to know the inside story
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple secrets or private matters between friends. It specifically implies a hidden layer of information regarding a public or professional event that someone is trying to conceal.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
