bat1 zin3筆戰笔战
Jyutpingbat1 zin3
Yalebāt jin
Definition
A writing debate; a war of words in print or online.
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How it's used
Used primarily in the context of internet forums or social media comment sections where users exchange long, argumentative posts. It carries a slightly dramatic or mocking tone, implying that the participants are wasting time on pointless online conflict. It is rarely used for formal academic or professional debates.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
That online writing debate was really intense.
Related words
Common phrases
spark a writing debate
participate in a writing debate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a literal war or physical fight, as the term is strictly metaphorical and limited to text based arguments. Using it to describe a face to face argument would sound unnatural.
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