gaau1 sau2交手
Jyutpinggaau1 sau2
Yalegāau sáu
Definition
To fight hand-to-hand, play against, or compete.
- to fight hand-to-hand; to duel; to engage in battle
- figurativeto play against; to compete with; to challenge one another
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the direct interaction or clash between two parties, whether in a physical sport or a metaphorical business rivalry. It implies a sense of mutual engagement rather than just one person attacking another. Using it suggests a level of parity or seriousness in the contest.
Examples
I have competed against him, he is really strong.
Are you ready to compete against him yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual games like board games or video games, as it carries a slightly more intense or formal connotation of a duel or a significant match.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
