dat6 gik1突擊突击
Jyutpingdat6 gik1
Yaledaht gīk
Definition
To make a sudden, violent, or aggressive attack, raid, or assault.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Beyond its literal military or police context, this term is frequently used in daily life to describe any unexpected action that catches someone off guard. It often carries a slightly playful or mischievous tone when referring to social situations, like showing up at someone's house without prior notice. When used in professional settings, it implies a lack of warning meant to ensure authenticity or catch people in the act.
Examples
The teacher suddenly conducted a surprise inspection of our bags.
They decided to pay a surprise visit to their friend tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple surprise like a birthday party, as it implies an aggressive or intrusive nature that does not fit a celebratory context.
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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.
