wai1 seoi2 si2威水史
Jyutpingwai1 seoi2 si2
Yalewāi séui sí
Definition
One's past achievements, glories, or memorable escapades that one is proud of.
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How it's used
Often used in a slightly self-deprecating or humorous way when someone reminisces about their youth. While it can refer to genuine accomplishments, it frequently highlights deeds that the speaker is proud of but others might find exaggerated or amusing. It carries a nostalgic tone that implies the person is no longer in their prime.
Examples
He always talks to people about his past glory days.
What other great achievements of yours have you not told us yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to recount one's glory days
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe serious professional achievements or formal awards, as the term inherently carries a casual, storytelling vibe. It is strictly for personal anecdotes rather than a resume or official record.
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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.
