jat1 cau1 ji6一抽二
Jyutpingjat1 cau1 ji6
Yaleyāt chāu yih
Definition
To fight single-handedly against two opponents.
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How it's used
This expression specifically describes a situation where one person faces off against two opponents simultaneously. It carries a slightly dramatic or aggressive tone, often used when describing street fights or intense competitive scenarios. It highlights the disparity in numbers and the courage or recklessness of the individual involved.
Examples
He fought two people by himself, he's really brave.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple game or a team sport where two people are on each side. It is strictly reserved for uneven combat situations where one person is outnumbered by two.
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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.
