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蓋棺論定
简 盖棺论定 · 繁 蓋棺論定Mandarin · pinyin gài guān lùn dìng
Meanings
- don't pass judgment on a person's life until the lid is on the coffin (idiom)
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4–1–4–4 · gai4 guan1 lun4 ding4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
goi3 gun1 leon6 ding6
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goi3 gun1 leon6 ding6
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phrase
- (idiomatic) to judge the accomplishments and faults of a person after their death
- (idiomatic) to reach a final decision or conclusion
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