gik1 po3擊破击破
Jyutpinggik1 po3
Yalegīk po
Definition
To break, crush, or shatter by hitting with force; to defeat or break through.
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How it's used
Focuses on the strategic or forceful overcoming of an obstacle, defense, or opponent. It carries a sense of tactical precision rather than just simple physical destruction. Often appears in contexts involving competition, debate, or military strategy.
Examples
They used strategy to defeat their opponents one by one.
Related words
Common phrases
to defeat one by one
to break through a defensive line
Common mistake
Avoid using this for breaking fragile physical objects like glass or plates, where 爛 or 打碎 are much more natural. It is primarily reserved for abstract concepts, defenses, or organized groups.
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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.
