saat3 mong5撒網撒网
Jyutpingsaat3 mong5
Yalesaat móhng
Definition
To cast a net into the sea to catch fish.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal act of fishing, this term is frequently used metaphorically in business or social contexts to describe casting a wide net to increase one's chances of success. It implies a strategy of reaching out to many people or sources simultaneously rather than focusing on a single target. The imagery of a fisherman throwing a large net is vivid and commonly understood in local culture.
Examples
The fisherman is casting a net by the sea to catch fish.
Related words
Common phrases
to cast a wide net (metaphorical)
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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.
