daa2 ping3打拼
Jyutpingdaa2 ping3
Yaledá ping
Definition
To work hard; to give one's all to a task.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of personal struggle and sacrifice, often used when describing someone building a career or supporting a family from scratch. It implies a level of grit and endurance that goes beyond simple hard work. It is frequently associated with the immigrant experience or the hustle of early adulthood.
Examples
He works his heart out every day for the sake of his family.
Did you work your tail off when you were young?
Related words
Common phrases
to strive for one's career
to hustle for a living
Common mistake
Often confused with 搏命, which can imply taking physical risks or working to the point of exhaustion, whereas 打拼 focuses more on the long-term effort and ambition of achieving a goal.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
