daa2 dou3 taat3 pei4打到撻皮打到挞皮
Jyutpingdaa2 dou3 taat3 pei4
Yaledá dou taat pèih
Definition
To be beaten up severely or battered.
colloquialbodyslang
How it's used
This expression uses the imagery of skin being flattened or bruised to describe the physical aftermath of a violent encounter. It is highly informal and carries a vivid, almost visceral tone that implies the victim is left in a pathetic or incapacitated state. It is strictly reserved for describing physical violence and should never be used to describe emotional distress or abstract failure.
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Common phrases
to get beaten up severely
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being tired or exhausted, but it specifically refers to the physical damage caused by a beating. Using it to describe being 'worn out' from work or exercise will sound confusing or unintentionally aggressive to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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