bok3 dau3搏鬥搏斗
Jyutpingbok3 dau3
Yalebok dau
Definition
To physically fight with hands or weapons; can be extended to refer to sports.
neutralsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Implies a high level of intensity and physical effort, often suggesting a struggle for survival or a very close contest. While it can describe sports, it carries a much more serious and dramatic tone than simply playing a game. Use it when you want to emphasize the ferocity or the stakes of the encounter.
Examples
They are fighting on the ring.
Why are you two fighting?
Related words
Common phrases
intense fighting
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual arguments or verbal disagreements. It strictly refers to physical combat or highly competitive, strenuous physical activity.
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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.
