zang1 baa3爭霸争霸
Jyutpingzang1 baa3
Yalejāng ba
Definition
To fight for supremacy, hegemony, or a championship.
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How it's used
This term carries a grand, competitive tone often found in sports reporting or historical narratives. It implies a high-stakes struggle for dominance rather than a simple contest. While it can be used for casual games, it usually sounds slightly dramatic or hyperbolic in everyday speech.
Examples
The two teams are battling for the championship very intensely.
Who has the ability to fight for the championship this year?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor disagreements or small-scale competitions, as it specifically denotes a struggle for supreme authority or a major title.
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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.
