hak1 dik6 zai3 sing3克敵制勝克敌制胜
Jyutpinghak1 dik6 zai3 sing3
Yalehāk dihk jai sing
Definition
To defeat the opponent and secure 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
They used this move to defeat the enemy and win, it is really impressive.
If you want to defeat the opponent and win, you must have a detailed plan.
Related words
Common phrases
a strategy to defeat the opponent and win
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
