daa2 dou3 cyun3 m4 hei2 wai4 zi2打到寸唔起為止打到寸唔起为止
Definition
To beat someone up so badly that they are no longer able to fight back or act arrogant.
How it's used
This expression is a vivid, aggressive idiom used to describe a one-sided physical confrontation where one party completely dominates the other. The phrase implies a level of extreme hostility and intent to incapacitate the opponent entirely. It is almost exclusively used in contexts involving street fights or intense arguments where physical violence is threatened or has occurred.
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Do not use this phrase in a formal or professional setting as it is highly aggressive and carries a strong connotation of violence. It is strictly limited to describing physical altercations and should never be used metaphorically for non-physical situations like debates or sports.
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