bei2 jan4 diu2 dou3 taat3 pei4俾人屌到撻皮俾人屌到挞皮
Jyutpingbei2 jan4 diu2 dou3 taat3 pei4
Yalebéi yàhn díu dou taat pèih
Definition
To be severely scolded or yelled at by someone.
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How it's used
This expression is extremely aggressive and carries a strong sense of violence or intense verbal abuse. It is almost exclusively used in informal, heated contexts to describe a situation where someone has been completely overwhelmed or physically crushed by others. The imagery of 撻皮 implies being flattened or stripped down, emphasizing the severity of the defeat or assault.
Examples
He got beaten up severely last night and is still in the hospital now.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard descriptions of fighting, as it is highly vulgar and implies a brutal or humiliating outcome. It is not appropriate for professional or polite settings and can easily escalate tension if used in conversation.
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Grammar guides
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