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Jyutpingwaan4 gik1
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Definition
To fight back or counterattack against an offensive.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of responding to an offensive action, whether physical or verbal. It carries a sense of necessity or justification, often implying that the action is a defensive response rather than an unprovoked attack. While it can describe physical combat, it is frequently applied to arguments, debates, or public criticism.
Examples
They keep provoking us, we must fight back.
How do you plan to counterattack in the face of unreasonable accusations?
Related words
Common phrases
self-defense and counterattack
a powerful counterattack
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple reply or conversation, as it specifically implies a hostile or competitive context. It is not interchangeable with general words for answering or responding like 回應.
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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.
