Jyutping: wai1
Radical: 女
Strokes: 9
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admits failure or wrong (spoken)
to bluster; the behavior of trying to act smart and being arrogant; to be in the limelight
hanging from wire for performance in TV shows / movies (stunt)
the situation of losing 'face' or dignity in front of others
noun; wire (used in filming for stunts)
to be a champion; to show one's best
(noun) (food) a wafer; a waffle biscuit
wire (spoken)
Prince William
to look powerful and mighty
glorious history
(adjective) impressive; remarkable; extraordinary (often referencing someone's achievements)
noun; Wales, in Hong Kong, it normally refers to the Prince of Wales Hospital
Welsh
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales Hospital
a threat
noun; Wellington Street, Street in Hong Kong
completely discredited
to 'peter out'; run out of steam after an impressive start
starting strong at the beginning but not ending strong; to abort a mission halfway through
a protest; a demonstration
invincible might; martial prowess
authoritarianism; to inspire awe
a tiger taken as an ill cat just because it doesn't roar, a metaphor to say don't underestimate one's power
(slang) to admit a mistake or defeat candidly
arrogant; to act cocky
likes to show off and spend money (slang)
military prowess; military prestige
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