daa2 wok6 gin1打鑊堅打镬坚
Jyutpingdaa2 wok6 gin1
Yaledá wohk gīn
Definition
To give someone a severe beating or a thorough thrashing.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a strong, aggressive tone and is typically used to describe a severe physical punishment or a very harsh scolding. It is often used as a threat to warn someone who is behaving badly or pushing their luck. While it can refer to physical violence, it is also frequently used figuratively to describe being severely reprimanded or suffering a major setback.
Examples
If you keep messing around like that, watch out, Dad will give you a real beating.
Related words
Common phrases
to get a thorough thrashing
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in formal or professional settings as it is highly colloquial and aggressive. It is also important to note that it is not a standard verb phrase but acts more like an idiomatic expression for a severe consequence.
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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.
