wang4 leon6宏論宏论

Jyutpingwang4 leon6

Yalewàhng leuhn

Definition

Knowledgeable speech or a brilliant argument, often used politely to refer to another's views.

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How it's used

This term is almost exclusively used with a heavy dose of irony or sarcasm in daily life. While it literally means profound or grand discourse, it is frequently employed to mock someone who is being overly pedantic, long-winded, or pretentious. If you use it to describe someone's actual genuine wisdom, it will likely sound like you are teasing them.

Measure word

faan1番fān

Examples

keoi5佢hai2喺dou6度faat3發biu2表wang4宏leon6論，daai6大gaa1家teng1聽dak1得hou2好jap6入san4神。

He is holding forth with his wise words, and everyone is listening intently.

nei5你gong2講jyun4完mei6未aa4呀？faat3發biu2表jyun4完wang4宏leon6論mei6未aa4呀？

Are you done yet? Have you finished spouting your wisdom?

Common phrases

faat3發biu2表wang4宏leon6論

to hold forth with wise words

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a serious academic or professional speech, as the sarcastic undertone is very strong. It is meant for social situations where someone is talking too much or acting like an expert.