daa2 gau1打鳩打鸠
Jyutpingdaa2 gau1
Yaledá gāu
Definition
To beat someone up, or to assault someone violently.
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How it's used
Adding 鳩 to a verb acts as a vulgar intensifier that conveys extreme aggression or frustration. It is highly offensive and should be avoided in any professional or polite setting. Unlike standard adverbs, it is strictly reserved for intense, informal, and often hostile verbal outbursts among close peers.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in front of any verb to sound tough, but it specifically carries a strong sense of violent intent or extreme annoyance. Using it in the wrong context will sound bizarre or unnecessarily aggressive rather than just emphatic.
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