bing2 dou3 zyu1 tau4 gam2丙到豬頭咁丙到猪头咁
Jyutpingbing2 dou3 zyu1 tau4 gam2
Yalebíng dou jyū tàuh gám
Definition
To be beaten up so badly that one's face is bruised and swollen.
colloquialbodyslang
How it's used
This expression uses the verb 丙, which is slang for hitting or beating someone up, to describe the resulting physical state. It paints a vivid picture of a face puffed up and disfigured, similar to the head of a pig. It is almost exclusively used to describe facial swelling caused by trauma, violence, or sometimes severe allergic reactions.
Examples
He was beaten until he was all swollen.
Related words
Common phrases
to get beaten up
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe swelling from minor issues like a mosquito bite or a small bruise. It implies a significant, noticeable, and often comical or pathetic level of disfigurement.
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