tin1 dei6 jau5 zing3 hei3天地有正氣天地有正气
Jyutpingtin1 dei6 jau5 zing3 hei3
Yaletīn deih yáuh jing hei
Definition
There is justice in the world.
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How it's used
Originating from a famous poem by Wen Tianxiang, this phrase is used to express a firm belief in moral integrity or the eventual triumph of justice. It carries a heavy, literary weight and is rarely used in casual small talk. People typically invoke it when discussing serious ethical dilemmas or historical figures known for their righteousness.
Examples
Always remember that there is justice in this world.
Do you believe that there is justice in this world?
Related words
Common phrases
noble spirit
Common mistake
Do not use this in everyday conversation to describe simple fairness or legal outcomes, as it sounds overly dramatic and archaic. It is reserved for grand moral declarations rather than mundane situations.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
