bing2 dou3 zek3 je5 gam2丙到隻嘢咁丙到只嘢咁
Jyutpingbing2 dou3 zek3 je5 gam2
Yalebíng dou jek yéh gám
Definition
To be beaten up severely, or to be soundly scolded and reprimanded.
- slangto be beaten up badly or severely injured from a fight
- slangto be severely scolded, reprimanded, or criticized
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This expression is a vivid, aggressive way to describe someone being physically assaulted until they are unrecognizable or severely damaged. It carries a strong sense of street-level violence and is typically used in informal, heated contexts. The phrase implies a complete loss of dignity or physical integrity for the victim.
Examples
He was beaten up so badly, it is so tragic.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or polite settings as it sounds quite vulgar and threatening. It is strictly for describing physical violence and should not be used metaphorically for minor setbacks or simple arguments.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
