tau4 hong4投降
Jyutpingtau4 hong4
Yaletàuh hòhng
Definition
To surrender, capitulate, or give up resistance.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal military sense, this is frequently used in casual contexts to mean giving up on a difficult task or admitting defeat in a game or argument. It carries a slightly dramatic or humorous tone when applied to trivial situations like finishing a large meal or solving a puzzle.
Examples
If you can't win, just surrender, don't be stubborn.
Did they end up surrendering in the end?
Related words
Common phrases
to raise hands in surrender
unconditional surrender
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply quitting a job or dropping out of school, as those situations usually call for 辭職 or 退學 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
