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Definition
A lost battle; a defeat in war.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a military defeat in a battle or campaign. While it can be used metaphorically in business or sports to describe a significant failure, it retains a serious, heavy tone compared to just saying 輸咗.
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They lost the battle and their morale is very low.
Why did we lose such a miserable battle?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple game or minor competition, as it carries a formal and grave connotation of warfare.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
