kei4 fung4 dik6 sau2棋逢敵手棋逢敌手
Jyutpingkei4 fung4 dik6 sau2
Yalekèih fùhng dihk sáu
Definition
To meet one's match; to find an opponent of equal strength, as in chess or any competition.
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How it's used
Although the phrase literally refers to chess, it is widely used metaphorically for any competitive situation where two parties have identical skill levels. It carries a sense of mutual respect and excitement, as the challenge brings out the best in both participants. It is often used to describe sports, business rivalries, or even intense debates.
Examples
keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個haa6下kei2棋zan1真hai6係kei4棋fung4逢dik6敵sau2手，zuk1捉zo2咗seng4成maan5晚dou1都mei6未fan1分sing3勝fu6負。
The two of them are truly evenly matched at chess; they played all night without a winner.
naan4難dak1得jyu6遇dou3到kei4棋fung4逢dik6敵sau2手ge3嘅deoi3對sau2手，ngo5我dei6哋bat1不jyu4如zoi3再daa2打do1多coeng4場laa1啦？
It is rare to find such an evenly matched opponent, shall we play another round?
Related words
Common phrases
an evenly matched opponent
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple description of a strong opponent, but it specifically emphasizes the equality of the match. It should not be used when one side is clearly superior to the other.
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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.
