gik1 zin3激戰激战
Jyutpinggik1 zin3
Yalegīk jin
Definition
Fierce fight or intense battle.
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How it's used
Describes intense competition or conflict, often used metaphorically for sports matches or video games rather than just literal warfare. It carries a sense of high stakes and total effort from both sides. When used as a verb, it often takes the aspect marker 咗 to indicate the duration or completion of the struggle.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
They fought fiercely on the pitch for ninety minutes.
There is a fierce match tonight, are you going to watch it?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 打交, which refers to a physical street fight or brawl. 激戰 implies a structured or significant contest, whereas 打交 is usually a chaotic, informal altercation.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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