gaak3 gim3格劍格剑

Jyutpinggaak3 gim3

Yalegaak gim

動詞

Definition

To have a sword fight, or to compete and clash with someone.

to have a sword fight; to fence
figurativeto compete; to clash; to have a showdown

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How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of sword fighting, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a heated verbal exchange or a competitive rivalry between two people. It carries a sense of tension and direct confrontation, similar to how one might describe a clash of wits. In modern contexts, it is often used playfully to describe people arguing or trying to outdo one another.

Examples

nei5你dei6哋loeng5兩go3個jau6又hai2喺dou6度gaak3格gim3劍aa4呀？

Are you two having a sword fight again?

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個gou1高sau2手gaak3格gim3劍zan1真hai6係hou2好zing1精coi2彩。

It is truly spectacular to watch those two experts compete.

Common phrases

gaak3格gim3劍bei2比coi3賽

sword fighting competition

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal fencing, which is usually referred to as 劍擊. Using 格劍 in a formal sports context may sound overly dramatic or informal.