tit3 hon3鐵漢铁汉
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Yaletit hon
Definition
A strong, tough, and determined man with an iron will.
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How it's used
Often used to describe someone who maintains a stoic and unyielding exterior, even when facing significant adversity. It frequently appears in the phrase 鐵漢柔情 to highlight the contrast between a tough, masculine persona and a hidden, sensitive, or affectionate side. While it implies physical strength, the emphasis is primarily on mental fortitude and resilience.
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He is truly a man of iron, he won't cry no matter how hard it gets.
Who says a man of iron can't be gentle?
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Common phrases
a man of iron with a tender heart
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply physically muscular or athletic, as it specifically implies a personality trait of toughness and emotional restraint rather than just physical fitness.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
