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Definition
Sniper, marksman, or sharpshooter; or figuratively, a hidden attacker or a cool-headed predictor.
- sniper; marksman; a soldier or police officer trained to shoot from distance
- figurativea hidden attacker who ambushes a specific target
- figurativesomeone who remains cool-headed and makes highly accurate predictions
How it's used
While primarily a military term, this word is frequently used in business and political contexts to describe someone who launches calculated, precise attacks against a competitor or an opponent. It carries a strong connotation of patience and stealth, implying that the person waits for the perfect moment to strike rather than engaging in a direct confrontation. When used figuratively, it emphasizes the sudden and damaging nature of the action.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general soldier or shooter, as the term specifically highlights the element of precision, distance, and surprise. Using it to describe someone who is simply aggressive or loud in a conflict would be inaccurate.
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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.
