haai6 dau3械鬥械斗
Jyutpinghaai6 dau3
Yalehaaih dau
Definition
To engage in an armed fight or brawl, usually involving many people and occurring on the streets.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large scale, violent confrontations involving weapons, often between rival gangs or groups. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is frequently used in news reports or when describing historical clan conflicts. It is not used for simple one on one physical altercations.
Examples
Those two groups of people are having an armed fight on the street.
I heard an armed fight broke out over there.
Related words
Common phrases
an armed fight breaks out
Punti–Hakka Clan Wars
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a casual fight or a minor argument, as it implies the presence of weapons and a significant level of danger.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
