caau2 jat1 wok6 suk6炒一鑊熟炒一镬熟

Jyutpingcaau2 jat1 wok6 suk6

Yalecháau yāt wohk suhk

Definition

To give someone a severe beating, a serious thrashing, or to punish them harshly.

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How it's used

This expression uses the imagery of stir-frying everything in a wok until it is thoroughly cooked to describe a severe physical beating. It carries a strong, aggressive tone and is typically used as a threat or a description of a violent encounter. Because of its intensity, it is rarely used in polite or formal company.

Examples

keoi5佢zoi3再m4唔teng1聽waa6話，ngo5我zau6就caau2炒jat1一wok6鑊suk6熟keoi5佢。

If he doesn't listen again, I'm going to give him a serious thrashing.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想bei2俾jan4人caau2炒jat1一wok6鑊suk6熟aa4呀？

Do you want to get a serious beating?

Common phrases

bei2俾jan4人caau2炒jat1一wok6鑊suk6熟

to get thrashed

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the common phrase 炒魷魚, which means to fire someone from a job. While both use the verb 炒, the former refers to physical violence whereas the latter is strictly about employment.