gam1 baai3 haa6 fung1甘拜下風甘拜下风
Jyutpinggam1 baai3 haa6 fung1
Yalegām baai hah fūng
Definition
To graciously admit defeat in a competition or bow to someone's superiority.
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How it's used
Carries a sense of genuine admiration and sportsmanship rather than bitterness or shame. It is frequently used in casual settings to acknowledge someone else's superior skill or talent in a specific area. Using this phrase shows that you are a good sport who can gracefully accept being outclassed.
Examples
You are so good at cooking, I really have to bow to your superiority.
When it comes to gaming, I admit defeat, you win everything.
Related words
Common phrases
to admit defeat
Common mistake
Do not use this in serious or high-stakes competitive situations where you are actually losing a real conflict, as it implies a friendly or lighthearted acknowledgement of skill.
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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.
