dai2 dak1 geng2抵得頸抵得颈

Jyutpingdai2 dak1 geng2

Yaledái dāk géng

形容詞

Definition

Able to hold one's temper, control one's rage, or bear things patiently.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the internal struggle of suppressing an emotional outburst or a retort when provoked. It implies a sense of endurance or grit in the face of unfair treatment. While it shares the meaning of patience with 忍耐, it carries a more visceral sense of physically holding back a reaction.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢gam3咁naan4難teng1聽，nei5你dim2點joeng2樣dai2抵dak1得geng2頸㗎？

He is being so rude, how can you possibly hold your temper?

ngo5我zan1真hai6係hou2好pui3佩fuk6服nei5你，gam3咁joeng2樣dou1都dai2抵dak1得geng2頸。

I really admire you, being able to keep your cool like that.

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係dai2抵dak1得geng2頸

really able to hold one's temper

dim2點joeng2樣dai2抵dak1得geng2頸

how can one hold one's temper

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with physical endurance or patience in waiting for something. It is strictly used for the context of suppressing anger or frustration during a conflict.