zak1 gik1側擊侧击
Jyutpingzak1 gik1
Yalejāk gīk
Definition
To attack in the flank or from the side.
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How it's used
Primarily used in military or strategic contexts, this term describes a maneuver that avoids a direct frontal assault. It is frequently applied metaphorically in business or competitive sports to describe an indirect approach that targets an opponent's less protected areas.
Examples
They decided to break through the defense line by attacking the flank.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general side-related terms like 側面, as 側擊 specifically implies an active, aggressive movement or strategy rather than just a position.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
