daa2 bok1 sing2打卜成
Jyutpingdaa2 bok1 sing2
Yaledá bōk síng
Definition
Boxing; the sport of boxing.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word boxing. It is primarily used in casual conversation to refer to the sport itself or the act of sparring. While it is widely understood, younger generations might also use the English word directly in mixed code sentences.
Examples
He loves boxing and goes to train every week.
Do you know where one can learn boxing?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Cantonese verb 打, which is used for generic hitting or fighting. Using 打卜成 specifically identifies the organized sport rather than a street fight.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
