syut3 ci2雪恥雪耻
Jyutpingsyut3 ci2
Yalesyut chí
Definition
To wipe out an insult, a disgrace, or humiliation.
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How it's used
Carries a strong, dramatic tone often associated with competitive sports or personal reputation. It implies a previous failure or public embarrassment that requires a significant achievement to restore one's standing. Unlike casual terms for fixing a mistake, this word suggests a deep sense of wounded pride.
Examples
He must win this match to wipe out his disgrace.
How do you plan to wipe out the humiliation?
Related words
Common phrases
to avenge a grievance and wipe out a disgrace
Common mistake
Avoid using this in trivial situations like spilling a drink or forgetting a name, as it sounds overly intense and melodramatic for minor errors.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
