baak6 jan6 zin3白刃戰白刃战
Jyutpingbaak6 jan6 zin3
Yalebaahk yahn jin
Definition
Hand-to-hand combat; close-quarters fighting with hand weapons.
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How it's used
Originally referring to close-quarters fighting with blades, this term is now frequently used metaphorically in professional or social contexts. It describes situations involving intense, direct, and often ruthless competition or confrontation. Using it adds a sense of high stakes and aggressive engagement to a description.
Examples
This negotiation is literally hand-to-hand combat.
They are having a fierce hand-to-hand battle in the meeting room.
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