seng4 go3 beng2 jan3 gam2成個餅印咁成个饼印咁
Jyutpingseng4 go3 beng2 jan3 gam2
Yalesèhng go béng yan gám
Definition
To look exactly alike; to be a duplicate of or two peas in a pod.
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How it's used
This expression is used exclusively to describe physical resemblance between people, usually family members. It implies that the similarity is so striking that they look like they were pressed from the same mold. While it can be used for friends, it is most commonly applied to parents and children or siblings.
Examples
His son and his father are like two peas in a pod.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts. It is strictly reserved for human physical appearance.
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Grammar guides
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