pin3 tai2 leon4 soeng1遍體鱗傷遍体鳞伤
Jyutpingpin3 tai2 leon4 soeng1
Yalepin tái lèuhn sēung
Definition
Covered in cuts and bruises; beaten black and blue; physically or mentally wounded.
- covered in cuts and bruises; beaten black and blue
- figurativementally hurt; deeply wounded emotionally
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe physical injuries from a fight or a severe accident. While it can metaphorically describe someone who is emotionally devastated or mentally exhausted, it is much more common to use it for literal physical trauma. It carries a strong sense of pity or shock regarding the severity of the injuries.
Examples
He was beaten until he was covered in cuts and bruises, it is really miserable.
Why did you come back covered in cuts and bruises?
Related words
Common phrases
beaten until covered in cuts and bruises
to end up covered in cuts and bruises
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb phrase, but it functions as an adjective describing a state. You must use it with a verb like 搞到 or 打到 to indicate how the person ended up in that condition.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
