soeng5 zan6上陣上阵

Jyutpingsoeng5 zan6

Yaleséuhng jahn

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To go into battle, or to take part in a game, competition, or task.

to go into battle; to take the field
to take part in a game, competition, or task

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How it's used

Primarily used in sports and competitive contexts to describe a player entering the field or starting a game. While it carries a sense of seriousness, it is also frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone stepping up to handle a difficult task or project. It conveys a sense of readiness and active participation rather than just being present.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚kyut3決coi3賽nei5你gei2幾si4時soeng5上zan6陣aa4呀？

When are you going to play in the final tonight?

keoi5佢goek3腳soeng1傷zo2咗，gam1今coeng4場mou5冇baan6辦faat3法soeng5上zan6陣。

He injured his leg and cannot play in this match.

Common phrases

can1親zi6自soeng5上zan6陣

to take the field personally

daai3帶soeng1傷soeng5上zan6陣

to play while injured

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 上場, which is also used for entering a field but is more generic. 上陣 specifically implies a sense of duty or a formal role in a competition or high stakes situation.