jat1 paak3 loeng5 saan3一拍兩散一拍两散

Jyutpingjat1 paak3 loeng5 saan3

Yaleyāt paak léuhng saan

動詞

Definition

To split up, go separate ways, or break off a relationship after a disagreement.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a sense of finality and often implies a somewhat hostile or impatient conclusion to a relationship or partnership. It is frequently used when a negotiation fails or when someone has reached their limit with another person's behavior. Unlike neutral terms for breaking up, this phrase emphasizes the clean, immediate cut between two parties.

Examples

gei3既jin4然daai6大gaa1家king1傾m4唔dim6掂sou2數，jat1一paak3拍loeng5兩saan3散lo3囉！

Since we cannot reach an agreement, let's just go our separate ways!

nei5你zoi3再gam3咁joeng2樣mou4無lei5理ceoi2取naau6鬧，ngo5我dei6哋zau6就jat1一paak3拍loeng5兩saan3散。

If you keep being unreasonable like this, we are through.

Common phrases

jat1一paak3拍loeng5兩saan3散lo3囉

let's just split up then

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a friendly or mutual parting of ways, as it strongly implies a breakdown in communication or a conflict. It is strictly reserved for situations where the relationship or deal is being terminated due to disagreement.