gung1 daa2攻打
Jyutpinggung1 daa2
Yalegūng dá
Definition
To attack, raid, or invade.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of military aggression or organized conflict. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing history, news, or video games. For non-military contexts like criticizing someone or arguing, Cantonese speakers prefer using 鬧 or 攻擊.
Examples
Why do they have to attack that place?
The army is preparing to attack the enemy base.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe verbal arguments or personal criticism. Using it in those contexts sounds overly dramatic or like a literal declaration of war.
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Grammar guides
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