gik1 bai6擊斃击毙
Jyutpinggik1 bai6
Yalegīk baih
Definition
To kill someone with a single action, usually by shooting.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively reserved for formal reports, news broadcasts, or dramatic storytelling involving law enforcement. It carries a clinical and detached tone that emphasizes the finality of the action. You will rarely hear this used in casual conversation unless someone is recounting a specific crime scene or watching an action movie.
Examples
The thief tried to fire, but was eventually shot dead by the police.
Was that robber shot dead?
Related words
Common phrases
shot dead on the spot
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe everyday accidents or deaths. It specifically implies a deliberate, lethal strike, typically involving a firearm, and is not appropriate for describing someone dying of natural causes or general fighting.
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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.
