tit3 wun2鐵腕铁腕
Jyutpingtit3 wun2
Yaletit wún
Definition
Iron hand; firm, heavy-handed, or authoritarian rule and control.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Describes a style of leadership that is uncompromising, strict, and often authoritarian. It is almost exclusively used in political or corporate contexts to describe how power is exercised rather than how a person behaves in social settings.
Examples
He uses an iron-fisted approach to manage this company.
Facing this crisis, does he still dare to continue his iron-fisted rule?
Related words
Common phrases
iron-fisted policy
iron-fisted methods
iron-fisted rule
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply strict with their children or students, as it implies a level of systemic power or political control that is too heavy for personal relationships.
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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.
