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Definition
To play at home or on one's own home ground.
How it's used
Originally a sports term, this word has expanded into general usage to describe any situation where someone feels comfortable or has an advantage because they are in their own territory. It conveys a sense of confidence and familiarity that comes from being on home turf. In casual conversation, it is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is very dominant or influential in their own social circle or workplace.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin usage which can sometimes be more formal or strictly limited to sports contexts. In Cantonese, it is frequently used as a noun or a verb phrase to describe the feeling of being in one's own element, not just the physical location of a match.
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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.
