gaau2 zeng3攪正搅正
Jyutpinggaau2 zeng3
Yalegáau jeng
Definition
To settle a matter properly, or to kill or finish off someone.
- to resolve an issue; to settle a matter properly
- slangto kill; to finish off
colloquialdaily actionsslang
How it's used
Commonly used to mean finishing a task or settling a problem, but it carries a sinister undertone when used in the context of people. In criminal or underworld slang, it functions as a euphemism for eliminating or killing someone. Always pay attention to the object of the verb to determine whether the speaker is talking about a project or a person.
Related words
Common phrases
to settle the matter
to handle it or to take someone out
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞錯, which means to make a mistake. Using 搞掂 when you mean to say you made a mistake will cause significant confusion.
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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.
