bat6 dou1 soeng1 zo6拔刀相助

Jyutpingbat6 dou1 soeng1 zo6

Yalebaht dōu sēung joh

語句

Definition

To draw a sword and render help against injustice.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of chivalry and moral duty, often implying a heroic or selfless act. While it literally refers to drawing a sword, it is used metaphorically for any intervention against unfair treatment or bullying. It is frequently used in a slightly dramatic or emphatic tone to praise someone's character.

Examples

gin3見dou2到jau5有jan4人haa1蝦sai3細lou6路，nei5你dim2點ho2可ji5以m4唔bat6拔dou1刀soeng1相zo6助aa4呀？

Seeing someone bullying a child, how can you not step in to help?

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zung1鍾ji3意bat6拔dou1刀soeng1相zo6助，bong1幫jan4人gaai2解kyut3決hou2好do1多naan4難tai4題。

He always likes to help others out, solving many difficult problems for them.

Common phrases

lou6路gin3見bat1不ping4平，bat6拔dou1刀soeng1相zo6助

to see injustice and step in to help

Common mistake

Avoid using this for trivial favors like lending a pen or holding a door, as it is reserved for situations involving genuine injustice or serious trouble. Using it for minor daily tasks can sound overly theatrical or sarcastic.