baan2 fu2板斧

Jyutpingbaan2 fu2

Yalebáan fú

名詞

Definition

A broadaxe, or metaphorically, one's skills, tricks, or solutions.

broadaxe; an axe with a flat, wide head
figurativeability; skill; trick; method; solution

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Originally referring to a specific type of broad axe, this term is now almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe someone's repertoire of skills or problem solving strategies. It is most commonly found in the phrase 出板斧, which implies revealing one's hidden tactics or making a concerted effort to overcome a difficult situation. It carries a slightly dramatic or competitive nuance, often suggesting that a person is reaching into their arsenal of experience to deal with a challenge.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢zung6仲jau5有me1咩baan2板fu2斧mei6未ceot1出aa4呀？

What other tricks does he have up his sleeve?

ngo5我si5試saai3晒so2所jau5有baan2板fu2斧dou1都gaai2解kyut3決m4唔dou3到。

I tried every method I had but still could not solve it.

Common phrases

ceot1出baan2板fu2斧

to use one's tricks or methods

mou5冇saai3晒baan2板fu2斧

to have run out of tricks or options

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal axe usage in daily conversation, as native speakers will almost always interpret it as a metaphor for skills or tricks. Using it to describe a physical tool is rare and may sound confusing or overly literary.