pek3 dai1劈低
Jyutpingpek3 dai1
Yalepek dāi
Definition
To throw down; to abandon or leave behind.
- to throw down on the ground carelessly
- to abandon; to leave behind (a task, person, or responsibility)
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong, aggressive nuance often used in contexts involving physical force or intense competition. While literally meaning to chop something down, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe defeating someone in a game or argument. It implies a swift and decisive action that leaves the target incapacitated or removed.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe cutting food or delicate objects, as it implies a heavy, violent strike rather than precision. It is strictly colloquial and can sound overly aggressive or even threatening depending on the context.
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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.
