hat1 gong3乞降
Jyutpinghat1 gong3
Yalehāt gong
Definition
To beg to surrender; to plead for peace.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of humiliation and desperation, as it implies begging for mercy from a position of total defeat. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and is more common in historical contexts, dramatic storytelling, or metaphorical descriptions of someone finally admitting defeat after a long struggle.
Examples
They lost the fight, so they have no choice but to plead for surrender.
Related words
Common phrases
plead for surrender and beg for mercy
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general surrender terms like 投降, but 乞降 specifically emphasizes the act of begging or pleading, making it much more emotionally charged and less neutral than the standard military term.
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