gaau1 fung1交鋒交锋

Jyutpinggaau1 fung1

Yalegāau fūng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To engage in a battle or contest; to cross swords.

neutralother

How it's used

Used primarily in formal or journalistic contexts to describe intense competition or conflict. It carries a sense of direct confrontation, often implying a high-stakes situation like a sports match, a political debate, or a legal dispute. While it can describe physical combat, it is frequently used metaphorically for any situation where two parties are in direct opposition.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩deoi6隊bo1波gam1今maan5晚wui2會gaau1交fung1鋒。

The two teams will face off tonight.

soeng1雙fong1方喺toi4上soeng6面min6交gaau1鋒fung1喇。

Both sides are engaging in a battle on the ring now.

Common phrases

zing3正min6面gaau1交fung1鋒

head-on confrontation

gik1激lit6烈gaau1交fung1鋒

intense battle

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual disagreements or friendly interactions, as it implies a serious, often adversarial, struggle. It is not suitable for describing simple meetings or lighthearted games.