fuk6 coek3覆卓复卓

Jyutpingfuk6 coek3

Yalefukh cheuk

Definition

To take revenge; to fight back; to repeat an action; to go back again [colloquial]

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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 soeng6 ci3 syu1 zo2 gam1 ci3 jat1 ding6 jiu3 fuk6 coek3

佢上次輸咗，今次一定要覆卓。

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

nei5 zung6 soeng2 heoi3 fuk6 coek3 aa4 m4 hou2 gam3 so4 laa1

你仲想去覆卓呀？唔好咁傻啦。

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

Common phrases

wan2 gei1 wui6 fuk6 coek3

搵機會覆卓

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.