kwong4 au2狂毆狂殴
Jyutpingkwong4 au2
Yalekwòhng áu
Definition
To clobber, beat up, or assault someone violently.
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How it's used
Conveys a sense of intense, unrestrained violence that goes beyond a simple physical altercation. It is frequently used in news reports or dramatic storytelling to describe a one-sided or particularly brutal assault. Unlike more neutral verbs for hitting, this word carries a strong emotional weight and implies a loss of control.
Examples
Those few of them clobbered that man in the back alley.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual contexts, as it sounds extremely aggressive and serious. It is not a synonym for a friendly scuffle or a minor argument.
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Grammar guides
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