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char 唔係猛龍唔過江 | char 唔係猛龍唔過江 | ||
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en lit. if it weren't a mighty dragon it wouldn't cross the river; first part of two-part allegorical exp. for which the second part is 唔係毒蛇唔打霧 m4 hai6 duk6 se4 m4 daa2 mou6 'if it weren't a poisonous snake it wouldn't breathe mist'; the second part is usu. left unsaid | en lit. if it weren't a mighty dragon it wouldn't cross the river; fig.; first part of two-part allegorical exp. for which the second part is 唔係毒蛇唔打霧 m4 hai6 duk6 se4 m4 daa2 mou6 'if it weren't a poisonous snake it wouldn't breathe mist'; the second part is usu. left unsaid | ||
seealso 唔 m4, 唔係 m4 hai6 | seealso 唔 m4, 唔係 m4 hai6 | ||
df only a very capable per. or man of power dares to join a competition or challenge, set up a bus., etc.; a challenger who comes from far-away is not to be underestimated; an enemy, so. who is not coming to make friends | df only a very capable per. or man of power dares to join a competition or challenge, set up a bus., etc.; a challenger who comes from far-away is not to be underestimated; an enemy, so. who is not coming to make friends | ||
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ser 13320 | ser 13320 | ||
ref SS2002:182; CE2005:614; HB2005:288; LTF2007:044; OYZR2009;127; GJC2010:154; MT2011:354; RSBfmInternet05042014</WL> | ref SS2002:182; CE2005:614; HB2005:288; LTF2007:044; OYZR2009;127; GJC2010:154; MT2011:354; RSBfmInternet05042014 | ||
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