tou4 lei5 mun5 tin1 haa6桃李滿天下桃李满天下
Jyutpingtou4 lei5 mun5 tin1 haa6
Yaletòuh léih múhn tīn hah
Definition
To have students or disciples everywhere.
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How it's used
This idiom is used exclusively to describe a teacher who has achieved great success by cultivating many talented students over a long career. It carries a strong sense of respect and admiration for the educator's legacy. It is most commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as retirement speeches or celebratory events, rather than casual daily chatter.
Examples
He has been teaching for decades and truly has students everywhere.
Related words
Common phrases
a teacher with students everywhere
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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.
