au2 gei2 do1 luk1毆幾多碌殴几多碌
Jyutpingau2 gei2 do1 luk1
Yaleáu géi dō lūk
Definition
"How many times do you want to be beaten?", used as a threat of physical violence.
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How it's used
This expression is a highly aggressive, street-level threat used to intimidate someone who is being provocative or annoying. The term 碌 acts as a colloquial measure word for a beating, specifically implying a heavy strike or a physical blow. It is strictly confrontational and should be avoided in any polite or professional setting.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal counting of objects. Using this phrase implies an intent to commit physical violence and will be interpreted as a serious provocation or a direct threat of assault.
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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.
