daa2 wok6打鑊打镬
Jyutpingdaa2 wok6
Yaledá wohk
Definition
To beat someone up, causing physical injury with fists or kicks.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This expression is a vivid, aggressive way to describe physical violence that carries a strong sense of impending retribution. It is almost exclusively used as a threat or a prediction of a fight rather than a literal description of a professional boxing match or a formal duel. The structure often implies a singular, decisive act of violence rather than a prolonged struggle.
Examples
He always bullies people, he'll get beaten up sooner or later.
Related words
Common phrases
to be in big trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 打鑊甘, which is a set phrase meaning to be in deep trouble or to suffer a major setback, rather than just being physically assaulted.
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