ceot1 faan1 daam6 hei3出番啖氣出番啖气
Jyutpingceot1 faan1 daam6 hei3
Yalechēut fāan daahm hei
Definition
To get revenge on someone who has insulted or offended you.
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How it's used
This expression refers to the psychological release of pent up resentment after successfully retaliating against someone who caused you to lose face. The imagery of breathing out suggests that the anger was trapped inside like a blockage. It is typically used when the retaliation is seen as a way to restore one's own dignity or balance the scales.
Examples
He mocked me like that before, I must get my revenge.
Related words
Common phrases
to get revenge
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply getting angry or venting frustration. It specifically implies an action taken against a person who previously wronged you, rather than just expressing your own feelings.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
