hak1 dik6 zai3 sing3克敵制勝克敌制胜
Jyutpinghak1 dik6 zai3 sing3
Yalehāk dikh jai sing
Definition
To subdue the enemy and achieve victory
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom often used in contexts involving strategy, sports, or business competition. It carries a sense of tactical superiority rather than just brute strength. Unlike everyday verbs, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless someone is being intentionally dramatic or emphasizing a clever strategy.
Examples
keoi5 dei6 jung6 le1 ziu1 haak1 dik6 zai3 sing3 zan1 hai6 hou2 sai1 lei6
佢哋用呢招克敵制勝，真係好犀利。
They used this move to defeat the enemy and win, it is really impressive.
soeng2 haak1 dik6 zai3 sing3 jat1 ding6 jiu3 jau5 zau1 coeng4 ge3 gai3 waak6
想克敵制勝，一定要有周詳嘅計劃。
If you want to defeat the opponent and win, you must have a detailed plan.
Related words
Common phrases
haak1 dik6 zai3 sing3 ge3 caak3 loek6
克敵制勝嘅策略
a strategy to defeat the opponent and win
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
