liu1 gaau1 daa2撩交打
Jyutpingliu1 gaau1 daa2
Yalelīu gāau dá
Definition
To provoke or taunt someone into a physical fight.
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How it's used
This phrase is used to describe someone who is actively looking for a physical confrontation or intentionally trying to get under someone's skin. It carries a strong sense of aggression and is often used as a direct confrontation or a warning to someone who is being unnecessarily provocative. Unlike simple teasing, it implies a serious intent to escalate a situation into a brawl.
Examples
Why are you trying to pick a fight? Do you want to die?
He is always provoking fights at school, it is very troublesome.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply annoying someone, which is usually described as 撩人. 撩交打 specifically implies the goal is to initiate a physical fight, so using it for minor pranks can sound overly aggressive or threatening.
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