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Jyutpinghaak1 fuk6
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Definition
To overcome or surmount an obstacle, fear, or difficulty.
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the internal or external struggle required to achieve a goal or move past a psychological barrier. It is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussing career challenges or personal growth, rather than trivial daily tasks.
Examples
You need to overcome your fears to make progress.
Related words
Common phrases
to overcome difficulties
to overcome fear
Common mistake
Learners often use it for simple physical obstacles, but it is better reserved for significant challenges or emotional hurdles. For minor inconveniences or small problems, native speakers usually prefer phrases like 解決問題 or 搞掂.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
