ging3 dik6勁敵劲敌

Jyutpingging3 dik6

Yaleging dihk

Definition

A formidable opponent, powerful enemy, or strong adversary.

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How it's used

Often used in competitive contexts like sports, gaming, or business to describe someone whose skill level is comparable to or higher than one's own. It carries a sense of respect for the opponent's ability rather than just pure hatred or malice. It is frequently paired with verbs like 遇到 or 擊敗 to emphasize the challenge posed by the rival.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係ngo5我si6事jip6業soeng6上min6面zeoi3最daai6大ge3嘅ging6勁dik6敵。

He is my biggest rival in my career.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得gam1今coeng4場bei2比coi3賽bin1邊go3個hai6係nei5你ge3嘅ging6勁dik6敵aa4呀？

Who do you think is your strongest opponent in this match?

Common phrases

jyu6遇dou3到ging6勁dik6敵

to encounter a formidable opponent

gik1擊baai6敗ging6勁dik6敵

to defeat a strong rival

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 敵人, which implies a more hostile or malicious enemy. 勁敵 specifically focuses on the strength and competitiveness of the rival, making it appropriate for sports or professional settings where 敵人 would sound overly dramatic or aggressive.