fuk6 coek3覆卓复卓

Jyutpingfuk6 coek3

Yalefuhk cheuk

Definition

To take revenge, fight back, repeat an action, or visit a place again.

slangto take revenge; to get back at someone
slangto do something again; to repeat an action
slangto return to a place; to go back again

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How it's used

Originally derived from gambling terminology where it refers to placing a bet again to recover previous losses, the term has expanded to cover any situation where someone attempts to settle a score or repeat an effort. It carries a sense of persistence and a desire to reverse a previous unfavorable outcome. It is frequently used in competitive contexts like sports, games, or even workplace disputes.

Examples

keoi5佢soeng6上ci3次syu1輸zo2咗，gam1今ci3次jat1一ding6定jiu3要fuk6覆coek3卓。

He lost last time, he must get his revenge this time.

nei5你zung6仲soeng2想heoi3去fuk6覆coek3卓aa4呀？m4唔hou2好gam3咁so4傻laa1啦。

You still want to go back and try again? Don't be so silly.

Common phrases

wan2搵gei1機wui6會fuk6覆coek3卓

find an opportunity to get revenge

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply repeating an action for the sake of practice, as it implies a competitive or confrontational intent to win back something lost or prove a point.