zaak6 tit3 beng2擲鐵餅掷铁饼
Jyutpingzaak6 tit3 beng2
Yalejaahk tit béng
Definition
To throw a discus; the discus throw event in track and field.
neutralsports
How it's used
This term is the standard athletic name for the sport. Unlike some other sports that have casual nicknames, this is a formal compound that is used consistently in both school sports days and international competitions. It is treated as a verb phrase, so you can easily add aspect markers like 咗 or 緊 to describe the action.
Examples
He really liked throwing the discus when he was young.
Do you know who is responsible for the discus throw?
Related words
Common phrases
discus throwing competition
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Grammar guides
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