peng1 cam4拼沉
Jyutpingpeng1 cam4
Yalepēng chàhm
Definition
To beat or thoroughly defeat an opponent.
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How it's used
Carries a strong, aggressive tone suggesting a crushing or overwhelming victory. It is frequently used in competitive contexts like sports or gaming to describe a situation where one side completely dominates the other. The structure often involves the passive marker 俾 to emphasize the victim's total loss.
Examples
They were completely defeated in the match today.
Related words
Common phrases
completely defeated
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard word 贏, which is neutral and simply means to win. 拼沉 implies a sense of being sunk or destroyed, making it inappropriate for friendly or casual games where the loss is not significant.
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Grammar guides
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