gwo3 loeng5 ziu1過兩招过两招
Jyutpinggwo3 loeng5 ziu1
Yalegwo léuhng jīu
Definition
To spar or exchange pointers, typically in martial arts.
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How it's used
While originally rooted in martial arts, this phrase is frequently used metaphorically in professional or casual settings to mean testing someone's skills or engaging in a friendly competition of wits. It carries a sense of mutual respect between the participants rather than genuine hostility. It is a lighthearted way to suggest an exchange of expertise.
Examples
Nobody has sparred with me for a long time, I am itching for a fight.
Related words
Common phrases
to spar with someone
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a real, violent fight, as it implies a structured or playful exchange of skills. Using it to describe a street brawl would sound bizarrely formal or inappropriately trivial.
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