wong4 paai2黃牌黄牌
Jyutpingwong4 paai2
Yalewòhng páai
Definition
A yellow card, used in sports matches as a formal warning to a player who commits a foul.
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How it's used
Beyond sports, this term is frequently used in office or social settings to mean a formal warning or a final notice before more serious consequences. It carries a sense of being given a chance to correct behavior before being removed or penalized. When used metaphorically, it often implies that someone has crossed a line but has not yet been completely disqualified.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
The referee immediately took out a yellow card.
He plays football so roughly, does he deserve a yellow card?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 紅牌, which signifies an immediate ejection from the game. While a yellow card is a warning, two yellow cards result in a red card, so learners should be careful not to imply that a yellow card ends the player's participation in the match.
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Grammar guides
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