bing2 wok6丙鑊丙镬
Jyutpingbing2 wok6
Yalebíng wohk
Definition
To beat someone up.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This is a harsh, aggressive term used to describe physical violence. It carries a strong sense of threat or retribution, often implying that the person being beaten deserves it for their past behavior. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in any formal or polite setting.
Examples
He always bullies people, he will get beaten up sooner or later.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 鑊 which means a wok or a disaster. The verb 丙鑊 is a specific slang construction where the second character acts as a measure of the action, similar to how one might use 頓 in formal Chinese.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
