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Definition
Trump card, or a signature and highly effective product, service, or asset.
- trump card; ace; key asset or secret weapon
- signature product or service; bestseller
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How it's used
Originally borrowed from the English term "trump card" in card games, this term has evolved to describe any person, product, or strategy that serves as a decisive advantage. It is frequently used in marketing and business contexts to highlight a "star" item that guarantees success or high sales. Unlike the more formal 殺手鐧, which often implies a hidden secret weapon, 皇牌 carries a sense of being the most prominent or reliable asset.
Examples
This is their company's trump card product.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a literal playing card in a game, as it specifically refers to the metaphorical "ace up one's sleeve" or a flagship product. For an actual trump card in a game, use 王牌 instead.
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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.
