miu5 saat3秒殺秒杀
Jyutpingmiu5 saat3
Yalemíuh saat
Definition
To instantly defeat an opponent, or to complete a task in no time.
- to instantly defeat an opponent due to a large gap in strength
- to finish a task or job in no time at all
colloquialdaily actionsshopping
How it's used
Originally a gaming term referring to defeating an enemy in a single hit, this word has expanded to describe any situation where something is finished or sold out almost instantly. It carries a sense of overwhelming superiority or extreme speed. You will often hear it used in e-commerce contexts to describe flash sales where items disappear from stock in a blink of an eye.
Examples
They are so strong that they destroyed their opponents right from the start.
These limited edition sneakers were sold out in seconds as soon as they hit the shelves.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a slow or gradual process, as the core meaning relies on the speed being near instantaneous. It is strictly a colloquial term and should be avoided in formal writing or professional reports.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
