bing2 wok6 gam1丙鑊甘丙镬甘
Jyutpingbing2 wok6 gam1
Yalebíng wohk gām
Definition
To give someone a severe beating, scolding, or lesson.
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How it's used
This expression is a vivid, aggressive way to describe physical violence or a severe verbal dressing down. It carries a strong sense of retribution, often implying that the person receiving the beating has brought it upon themselves through their own actions. It is strictly informal and should be used with caution as it conveys a high level of hostility.
Examples
He really got a thorough thrashing this time.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal cooking term because of the character 鑊, but it is purely idiomatic slang. It is never used to describe actual cooking or food preparation.
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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.
