baai6 zau2敗走败走
Jyutpingbaai6 zau2
Yalebaaih jáu
Definition
To retreat in defeat; to lose and flee.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of fleeing or retreating after a failure, rather than just the act of losing a game or competition. It is often used in political or military contexts to describe a humiliating withdrawal. While it implies losing, the focus is on the physical movement away from the scene of the defeat.
Examples
After they lost, they retreated in defeat.
Why did you guys retreat in defeat so quickly?
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer a crushing defeat
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple losses like losing a card game or a sports match, as it sounds overly dramatic and literary. Use 輸 instead for everyday situations.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
