fei1 pok3飛撲飞扑
Jyutpingfei1 pok3
Yalefēi pok
Definition
To make a flying save as a goalkeeper, or to rush forward quickly.
- technicalto make a flying save (of a goalkeeper)
- figurativeto rush forward quickly; to pounce
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
While primarily a football term for a goalkeeper's dive, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone lunging or dashing rapidly toward an object or person. The imagery conveys a sense of total commitment, often involving the whole body moving through the air to reach a target.
Examples
The goalkeeper made a flying save to stop the ball, that was amazing!
He saw something falling and immediately dove to catch it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 撲街, which is a vulgar slang term for falling over or a derogatory insult, as the two share the character 撲 but have completely different meanings.
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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.
