jing6 syu1認輸认输
Jyutpingjing6 syu1
Yaleyihng syū
Definition
To admit defeat; to concede or give up.
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How it's used
Carries a strong nuance of personal pride and stubbornness, often implying that the person is fighting against the inevitable. It is frequently used in competitive contexts like sports, board games, or arguments to describe someone who refuses to back down even when they are clearly losing.
Examples
You lost the game, are you ready to admit defeat yet?
He is very stubborn and refuses to admit defeat no matter what.
Related words
Common phrases
refuse to admit defeat
admit defeat and surrender
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply losing a game, which is just 輸. 認輸 specifically refers to the act of verbally or behaviorally conceding, not the state of having lost.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
