gaap3 gik1夾擊夹击
Jyutpinggaap3 gik1
Yalegaap gīk
Definition
To collaborate and attack an opponent from different sides or directions.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal military meaning, this term is frequently used in social or competitive contexts to describe two or more people putting pressure on someone simultaneously. It carries a sense of being overwhelmed or cornered by a coordinated effort. It is common to hear it used in games or office politics when someone feels targeted by a group.
Examples
The two of them are ganging up on me, it's really unfair.
Why don't we attack him from both sides so he has nowhere to run?
Related words
Common phrases
attack from front and back
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple team effort or collaboration, as it specifically implies a hostile or confrontational intent against a third party.
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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.
