bing2 jat1 san1丙一身
Jyutpingbing2 jat1 san1
Yalebíng yāt sān
Definition
To give someone a thorough thrashing or beating.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This expression is a vivid, aggressive way to describe physical violence. It implies a swift and severe physical confrontation rather than a prolonged fight. It is strictly informal and carries a strong, threatening tone that should be avoided in polite or professional settings.
Examples
He is always looking for trouble; sooner or later he will get a good beating.
If you keep talking like that, watch out, I will give you a good thrashing!
Related words
Common phrases
to get beaten up by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the character 丙 which is a cyclical sign or a grade. The usage here is strictly as a colloquial verb for physical assault and is not interchangeable with other verbs like 打.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
