ngaai4 dak1捱得挨得
Jyutpingngaai4 dak1
Yalengàaih dāk
Definition
Capable of enduring hardship, pain, or long hours of hard work.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Describes someone who possesses the physical or mental stamina to endure hardship, long working hours, or difficult conditions. It is frequently used to praise employees or students for their grit and ability to handle heavy workloads without quitting. The term implies a sense of stoicism and persistence that is highly valued in the local work culture.
Examples
He is very hardworking and resilient; he never complains no matter how tough it gets.
Related words
Common phrases
able to endure hardship
able to stay up late or pull an all-nighter
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 忍耐, which refers to the act of tolerating or being patient with a specific situation. 捱得 specifically emphasizes the capacity to withstand ongoing physical or mental exhaustion.
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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.
