taat3 fat6撻伐挞伐
Jyutpingtaat3 fat6
Yaletaat faht
Definition
To condemn, denounce, or attack verbally.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and authoritative tone, often implying a strong, public denunciation rather than just a private disagreement. It is frequently used in news reports or serious discussions regarding social or political issues. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or pretentious.
Examples
They publicly condemned this unfair behavior.
Why do you have to condemn his decision?
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Common mistake
Often confused with 撻皮, which refers to pastry crust, or other words starting with 撻. Ensure you are using the correct characters, as the sound is easily mistaken in rapid speech.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
