sau2 gwaa1 ngaang6手瓜硬
Jyutpingsau2 gwaa1 ngaang6
Yalesáu gwā ngaahng
Definition
To have tremendous power, authority, or influence.
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How it's used
Metaphorical use of physical strength to describe institutional or social influence. It implies an ability to exert pressure or resist external threats through sheer force of resources or connections. The term is often used when discussing corporate dominance or political leverage.
Examples
His company is powerful, who would dare to touch them?
To survive in this industry, you must have real power.
Related words
Common phrases
more powerful than others
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal physical fitness or bodybuilding, as the term is almost exclusively used in a figurative sense to describe power dynamics.
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