tit3 min6 mou4 si1鐵面無私铁面无私
Jyutpingtit3 min6 mou4 si1
Yaletit mihn mòuh sī
Definition
Strictly impartial and incorruptible; fair and unbiased in handling disputes.
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How it's used
This idiom is most commonly applied to authority figures, judges, or supervisors who refuse to let personal relationships influence their professional decisions. It carries a strong sense of moral integrity and firmness. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone's unyielding character.
Examples
He has always been strictly impartial and doesn't show favoritism to anyone.
Do you think you can get away with it by asking for his help? He is famous for being incorruptible.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a person of strict integrity
to handle matters with strict impartiality
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
