zang1 gwong1爭光争光
Jyutpingzang1 gwong1
Yalejāng gwōng
Definition
To win glory for or bring honour to oneself or one's group.
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How it's used
Focuses on the collective pride gained through individual achievement, often used in contexts like sports, academic competitions, or representing a specific organization. It carries a strong sense of duty and social expectation, implying that the individual's success reflects positively on their entire group or community.
Examples
He won the competition this time, truly bringing glory to the family.
You are representing the school in the competition, remember to bring glory to us!
Related words
Common phrases
to win glory for the country
to win glory for the school
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal success that does not involve representing a group or institution, as it specifically implies bringing credit to an external entity rather than just personal pride.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
