bou2 nei5 daai6保你大

Jyutpingbou2 nei5 daai6

Yalebóu néih daaih

語句

Definition

To admit defeat, surrender, or show admiration to an opponent while pleading for mercy.

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong sense of desperation or forced humility, often used when someone realizes they are completely outmatched. It is frequently employed in situations involving intense conflict, bullying, or competitive gaming where one party wants to end the aggression immediately. The phrase implies a total concession of power to the other person.

Examples

ngo5我zan1真hai6係bou2保nei5你daai6大laa3喇，nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再wun6玩ngo5我laa1啦。

I really admit defeat, please stop messing with me.

nei5你gam3咁ging3勁，ngo5我bou2保nei5你daai6大，ji5以hau6後m4唔gam2敢laa1啦。

You are so strong, I surrender, I won't dare to do it again.

Common phrases

bou2保nei5你daai6大laa3喇

I admit defeat (emphatic)

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal requests for protection or growth, as the phrase is purely idiomatic and specifically relates to admitting defeat or begging for mercy.