paang5 daa2棒打
Jyutpingpaang5 daa2
Yalepáahng dá
Definition
To bludgeon; to beat with a club.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of physical violence involving a blunt object. It is rarely used in casual conversation and often appears in news reports or dramatic storytelling to describe a brutal assault. Unlike generic words for hitting, it specifically implies the use of a club or stick to deliver heavy, repeated blows.
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Common phrases
to forcibly break up a couple
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for hitting like 打 or 毆打. Remember that 棒打 specifically requires the presence of a club or rod, making it inappropriate for describing a simple punch or slap.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
