soeng6 bun3 coeng4上半場上半场
Jyutpingsoeng6 bun3 coeng4
Yaleseuhng bun chèuhng
Definition
The first half of a game or match.
colloquialsportstime
How it's used
Primarily used in sports contexts like football or basketball to denote the initial portion of a match. It can also be applied metaphorically to describe the early stages of a project, a career, or even a person's life. When used figuratively, it implies that there is still a significant portion of time or effort remaining.
Examples
The first half was played very poorly, time to make a substitution.
Related words
Common phrases
the first half has finished
first half performance
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