hoi1 daai6 pin2開大片开大片
Jyutpinghoi1 daai6 pin2
Yalehōi daaih pín
Definition
To have a large-scale gang fight or group brawl, typically involving weapons.
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How it's used
Originating from triad slang, this phrase specifically evokes the image of a large scale, violent confrontation involving weapons or many participants. It is rarely used to describe a simple argument or a minor scuffle between two people. Using it in casual conversation often carries a dramatic or slightly humorous tone, as it is heavily associated with classic Hong Kong crime movies.
Examples
I heard they are planning to have a big gang fight there tonight.
Don't have a big gang fight in the street, it's very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
to bring weapons to a big gang fight
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of watching a big movie, as the word 片 can refer to both a film and a fight in different contexts. If you say you want to go watch a film, use 睇戲 instead to avoid sounding like you are planning a violent brawl.
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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.
