haak1 fuk6克復克复
Jyutpinghaak1 fuk6
Yalehāak fuhk
Definition
To recover lost territory, or to overcome a difficulty.
- to recover lost territory; to recapture; to retake
- to overcome; to conquer; to subdue
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How it's used
克復 carries a formal and somewhat literary tone, often appearing in news reports or written accounts regarding overcoming significant challenges or reclaiming territory. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 克服 instead, as 克復 sounds slightly archaic or overly dramatic for casual conversation.
Examples
He finally overcame his psychological barrier.
Do you think he can overcome this difficulty?
Related words
Common phrases
overcome difficulties
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 克復 with 克服. While they share a similar meaning, 克服 is the standard, modern term for overcoming obstacles, whereas 克復 is largely restricted to formal writing or specific historical contexts.
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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.
