paai4 saan1 dou2 hoi2排山倒海
Jyutpingpaai4 saan1 dou2 hoi2
Yalepàaih sāan dóu hói
Definition
To have a monumental momentum like pushing over mountains and overturning seas; powerful and vigorous.
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How it's used
This idiom is frequently used to describe intense, unstoppable waves of people, tasks, or emotions. It carries a sense of being completely engulfed or outnumbered by a situation. While it sounds grand, it is perfectly acceptable in daily conversation when emphasizing the sheer scale of a problem or a crowd.
Examples
They came rushing over with such overwhelming force that I was scared.
How do you handle the overwhelming pressure you are facing?
Related words
Common phrases
overwhelming pressure
a massive, surging crowd
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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.
