ngaang6 pung3 ngaang6硬碰硬

Jyutpingngaang6 pung3 ngaang6

Yalengaahng pung ngaahng

語句

Definition

To go head-to-head; to meet force with force.

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How it's used

Describes a situation where two parties with equally strong or stubborn personalities refuse to compromise. It implies a risky, high-stakes confrontation that often leads to mutual damage rather than a clear winner. People use it to warn others against being overly aggressive or inflexible when dealing with a powerful opponent.

Examples

nei5你tung4同keoi5佢ngaang6硬pung3碰ngaang6硬，hang2肯ding6定wui2會syu1輸㗎。

If you go head-to-head with him, you will definitely lose.

dim2點gaai2解nei5你jiu3要tung4同lou5老sai3細ngaang6硬pung3碰ngaang6硬aa4呀？

Why do you have to go head-to-head with the boss?

Common phrases

m4唔hou2好ngaang6硬pung3碰ngaang6硬

do not go head-to-head

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being brave or firm. It specifically carries a negative connotation of being reckless or foolish by choosing a direct confrontation instead of a more strategic or diplomatic approach.