daan1 tiu1單挑单挑

Jyutpingdaan1 tiu1

Yaledāan tīu

動詞Rare

Definition

To challenge someone to a one-on-one fight, match, or duel.

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How it's used

Originally derived from martial arts and street fighting, this term is now frequently used in casual contexts like video games or sports. It implies a direct, face-to-face confrontation where no one else is allowed to interfere. It carries a slightly aggressive or competitive tone, so it is best avoided in formal or professional settings.

Examples

nei5你gau3夠m4唔gau3夠daam2膽tung4同ngo5我daan1單tiu1挑aa4呀？

Do you dare to go one-on-one with me?

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個soeng2想heoi3去kau4球coeng4場daan1單tiu1挑。

The two of them want to go to the court for a one-on-one match.

Common phrases

daan1單tiu1挑jat1一coeng4場

have a one-on-one match

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a group activity or a team competition. It strictly refers to a duel between two individuals, and using it for a team sport would sound confusing or incorrect.