gik1 baai6擊敗击败
Jyutpinggik1 baai6
Yalegīk baaih
Definition
To defeat or beat an opponent in a zero-sum game or contest.
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How it's used
Although 擊敗 is widely understood, it carries a formal or literary tone that is more common in news reports or sports commentary than in casual daily speech. When talking about winning a game or competition in a relaxed setting, native speakers often prefer using 贏咗 or 砌低 instead.
Examples
They finally defeated their opponent this time.
Do you think he has the ability to defeat the champion?
Related words
Common phrases
to defeat an opponent
to defeat a strong enemy
Common mistake
Avoid using 擊敗 in casual social contexts, such as saying you beat a friend at a board game, as it sounds overly dramatic and stiff. Use 贏咗 for everyday situations instead.
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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.
