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Yalepìhng sáu
Definition
A tie or draw in a game or match, with no winner or loser.
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How it's used
Focuses on the state of equality in a competition where neither side gains an advantage. It is frequently used in sports, board games, or even casual betting scenarios where the outcome is balanced.
Examples
In the end, the two teams drew.
Did you and him end up in a draw playing the game?
Related words
Common phrases
to end in a draw
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe physical objects that are level or flat, as that would require different vocabulary like 平坦 or 平.
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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.
