dou3 gwaa3倒掛倒挂
Jyutpingdou3 gwaa3
Yaledou gwa
Definition
Bicycle kick in association football.
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How it's used
While the full term is 倒掛金鈎, football fans frequently shorten it to just 倒掛 when discussing a match. The term is exclusively used for the acrobatic mid-air strike where the player kicks the ball over their own head. It carries a sense of excitement and high skill, often reserved for highlight-reel goals.
Measure word
kau4球kàuhExamples
His bicycle kick was truly spectacular.
Related words
Common phrases
to perform a bicycle kick
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of hanging something upside down, which is also 倒掛. Context is key, as the football usage is specific to sports discussions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
