paak3 on3 giu3 zyut6拍案叫絕拍案叫绝

Jyutpingpaak3 on3 giu3 zyut6

Yalepaak on giu jyuht

動詞

Definition

To applaud or express admiration, literally by slapping the table and exclaiming in wonder.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a visceral reaction to something exceptionally clever or well executed. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation because it carries a slightly literary or dramatic tone. People typically use it when discussing art, literature, or a brilliant solution to a complex problem.

Examples

ni1呢go3個cit3設gai3計zan1真hai6係hou2好jau5有cong3創ji3意，ling3令ngo5我paak3拍on3案giu3叫zyut6絕。

This design is so creative, it really makes me want to applaud.

nei5你tai2睇jyun4完le1呢tou3套hei3戲，jau5有mou5冇paak3拍on3案giu3叫zyut6絕aa4呀？

After watching this movie, did you find it impressive enough to applaud?

Common phrases

paak3拍on3案giu3叫zyut6絕

to make someone applaud in admiration

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal action. While it implies an enthusiastic response, you should not use it to describe actual physical violence or hitting furniture in anger.