daa2 caau4打巢
Jyutpingdaa2 caau4
Yaledá chàauh
Definition
To defeat or beat up.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a strong, aggressive tone often associated with physical confrontation or intense competition. It implies a decisive and overwhelming victory rather than a subtle or narrow win. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal or professional settings.
Examples
He defeated his opponent with a single punch.
Related words
Common phrases
to defeat an opponent
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action involving a nest, but it is strictly a slang verb for defeating someone. Do not use it when describing winning a game like chess or a card game, as it is usually reserved for physical fights or intense rivalries.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
