gu1 gwan1 zok3 zin3孤軍作戰孤军作战

Jyutpinggu1 gwan1 zok3 zin3

Yalegū gwān jok jin

動詞Rare

Definition

To fight alone; to combat enemies or face adversity by oneself without any support.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly dramatic or heroic tone, often used to emphasize the lack of external support in a difficult situation. It is frequently employed to offer encouragement to someone who feels overwhelmed by a task or a conflict. While it literally refers to military engagement, it is commonly applied to office politics, personal struggles, or academic challenges.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好gok3覺dak1得zi6自gei2己gu1孤gwan1軍zok3作zin3戰，ngo5我dei6哋wui2會bong1幫nei5你。

Don't feel like you are fighting this alone, we will help you.

keoi5佢jat1一go3個jan4人gu1孤gwan1軍zok3作zin3戰，zeoi3最hau6後zung1終jyu1於sing4成gung1功zo2咗。

He fought the battle all by himself and finally succeeded.

Common phrases

coeng4長kei4期gu1孤gwan1軍zok3作zin3戰

fighting alone for a long time

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple tasks like doing homework or cleaning a room, as it implies a significant struggle or a battle against odds rather than just working alone.