gaau2 zeng3搞正
Jyutpinggaau2 zeng3
Yalegáau jeng
Definition
To get something done or resolved; also used colloquially to mean to kill or finish off.
- to resolve an issue; to get something done
- slangto kill; to finish someone off
colloquialdaily actionsslang
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of finality, implying that a problem is not just addressed but completely eliminated or settled. When used in the context of violence, it functions as a euphemism for killing or physically neutralizing someone, often heard in crime films or gritty street slang. The term is highly context dependent and can sound aggressive or dismissive depending on the tone of voice.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞掂, which is the standard, neutral way to say something is done or resolved. Using 搞正 in a professional or polite setting can sound overly blunt, menacing, or even threatening due to its association with underworld activities.
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