daa2 kwaa1打垮
Jyutpingdaa2 kwaa1
Yaledá kwā
Definition
To strike down, defeat, or smash.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the total collapse or destruction of an opponent, often used in competitive contexts like sports or business. It carries a stronger sense of finality than simply winning, implying that the defeated party is left unable to recover or fight back.
Examples
They must defeat their opponent this time.
Related words
Common phrases
to defeat an opponent
to break someone's spirit
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical objects like breaking a glass or a chair, as it specifically refers to defeating people, teams, or abstract entities like confidence or morale.
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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.



