po3 gei2 luk6破紀錄破纪录
Jyutpingpo3 gei2 luk6
Yalepo géi luhk
Definition
To break a record; to surpass previous achievements.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily in contexts involving sports, sales, or personal achievements. It carries a sense of excitement or surprise, often highlighting that a previous limit has been surpassed. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used with the aspect marker 咗 to indicate the completion of the action.
Examples
He broke the record again in the competition this time.
Do you think he has a chance to break the record?
Related words
Common phrases
successfully break the record
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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