wui4 hap6回合
Jyutpingwui4 hap6
Yalewùih hahp
Definition
A round, turn, or bout in a game, sport, or competition.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of competitive sports or games, this term implies a structured segment of a match. It is also frequently used metaphorically in arguments or negotiations to describe intense back and forth exchanges. Unlike the more general term 輪, which often refers to taking turns in a sequence, 回合 specifically denotes a distinct phase of a contest.
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go3個goExamples
How many rounds are left in this match?
They fought for three rounds and still haven't determined a winner.
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