ping3 bok3拼搏
Jyutpingping3 bok3
Yaleping bok
Definition
To struggle hard; to exert one's strength to the utmost to get something done.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of fighting against adversity or putting in intense, sustained effort to achieve a goal. It is often used in the context of career advancement or overcoming difficult life circumstances. While it implies hard work, it specifically highlights the grit and determination involved in the process.
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Common phrases
spirit of hard struggle
strive for the future
Common mistake
Often confused with 努力, but 拼搏 implies a much higher level of intensity and struggle, similar to fighting a battle, whereas 努力 is a more general term for working hard or being diligent.
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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.
