laai1 daai6 laam6拉大纜拉大缆
Jyutpinglaai1 daai6 laam6
Yalelāai daaih laahm
Definition
Tug of war; a contest in which two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional game played with a rope, often used in school sports days or community events. While it functions as a noun for the game, it is frequently used as a verb phrase in casual speech to describe the act of participating in the contest. It carries a sense of nostalgia for childhood activities or organized team sports.
Examples
There is a tug of war competition at school next week.
Did you ever play tug of war when you were a kid?
Related words
Common phrases
to play tug of war
tug of war competition
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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.
