gik1 kui2擊潰击溃
Jyutpinggik1 kui2
Yalegīk kúi
Definition
To defeat thoroughly; to crush or disperse.
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How it's used
This word carries a strong sense of total collapse or complete destruction, often used in contexts involving military strategy, sports competitions, or psychological states. It is more formal and intense than basic verbs like 打贏 or 贏咗, implying that the defeated party has been left in a state of disarray or total inability to resist further.
Examples
Their defensive line was quickly crushed.
Do you have the confidence to crush your opponent's psychological defenses?
Related words
Common phrases
to crush the opponent
to break through and crush the defensive line
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Grammar guides
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