tong4 tong4 zing3 zing3堂堂正正
Jyutpingtong4 tong4 zing3 zing3
Yaletòhng tòhng jing jing
Definition
Open and aboveboard; fair and square; doing things in an honest, fair, and transparent manner.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of moral integrity and dignity. It is often used to describe someone who acts without fear or shame, implying that their actions can withstand public scrutiny. It is frequently applied to competitive situations or personal conduct where transparency is valued.
Examples
You should be open and aboveboard in life, don't play so many tricks.
He won fair and square, no one will be unconvinced.
Related words
Common phrases
to win fair and square
to live an upright and honest life
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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.
