gon3 diu6幹掉干掉
Jyutpinggon3 diu6
Yalegon diuh
Definition
To eliminate, kill, or get rid of someone using violence.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong, aggressive tone often associated with crime films or underworld slang. While it is understood in Cantonese, it is heavily influenced by Mandarin and is less native than local alternatives like 隊冧 or 搞掂. Using it in casual conversation might sound like you are quoting a movie script rather than speaking naturally.
Examples
They want to find someone to take out the boss.
Do you think you can just eliminate me like that?
Related words
Common phrases
to eliminate the opponent
Common mistake
Learners often use this in a non-violent context, such as finishing a task or eating food, where it sounds jarringly violent. For everyday tasks, use 搞掂 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
