daa2 ze6打謝打谢
Jyutpingdaa2 ze6
Yaledá jeh
Definition
To beat up badly, destroy, or completely ruin something or someone.
- slangto beat up; to thrash severely
- slomto kill; to finish off; to ruin completely
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This expression is a very aggressive, colloquial way to threaten someone with extreme physical violence. It functions as a resultative verb compound where the second character indicates the target state of the victim, similar to how 搞掂 means to finish something. It is almost exclusively used in heated arguments or as a hyperbolic threat rather than a literal description of a crime.
Examples
He always says he wants to beat that person to death.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard Mandarin term for killing, as this phrase is highly informal and specific to Cantonese street-level slang. Using it in a formal or professional setting will sound extremely hostile and inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
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