tek3 dau3踢竇踢窦
Jyutpingtek3 dau3
Yaletek dau
Definition
To bust or raid a place; to barge into a location to cause trouble or expose illicit activity.
- to bust or raid a hideout, such as a police raid on a gang
- to barge in on a husband's affair to cause a scene
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How it's used
Originally a police term for raiding a criminal hideout, the phrase has evolved to describe any sudden, intrusive visit intended to expose or disrupt secret activities. It carries a strong sense of confrontation and chaos, often implying that the person doing the kicking is acting out of anger or suspicion. While it can still refer to police raids, it is most frequently heard in gossip about domestic drama.
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Avoid using this to describe a simple surprise party or a friendly visit, as it implies hostile intent and a desire to cause trouble or uncover a secret.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
