tin1 haa6 mou4 soeng1天下無雙天下无双
Jyutpingtin1 haa6 mou4 soeng1
Yaletīn hah mòuh sēung
Definition
Matchless; unique; the one and only in the world.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of hyperbole, often used to praise someone's unique skill or a rare object. It feels more literary and dramatic than everyday descriptors like 最好 or 獨一無二. You will frequently encounter it in martial arts novels or when describing legendary items.
Examples
The cake she made is truly one of a kind.
Where can you find such peerless talent?
Related words
Common phrases
peerless craftsmanship
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mundane things like a common sandwich or a regular day, as it sounds overly grandiose and sarcastic in those contexts.
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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.
