tai3 san1替身
Jyutpingtai3 san1
Yaletai sān
Definition
A stand-in, body double, stunt double, or decoy.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a physical double, this term is frequently used in metaphorical contexts to describe someone acting as a scapegoat or a proxy for another person. It carries a slightly conspiratorial or dramatic tone, often implying that the real person is hiding behind the scenes while the double takes the risks or the spotlight.
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go3個goExamples
That celebrity always uses a body double when filming action scenes.
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