coek3 dai1灼低
Jyutpingcoek3 dai1
Yalecheuk dāi
Definition
To shoot down or bring down something flying
colloquialdaily actionsslang
How it's used
Originally derived from the imagery of shooting or striking something down, this term is now frequently used in competitive contexts like sports, video games, or heated arguments. It carries a sense of suddenness or decisive action, implying that the person being taken down was defeated or silenced effectively. It is much more aggressive and informal than standard verbs for defeat.
Examples
He took down that opponent in one go.
Related words
Common phrases
take down an opponent
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal cooking terms, as 灼 usually refers to blanching food in hot water. In this specific slang context, it is strictly metaphorical for defeating or eliminating someone.
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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.
