zang1 dau3爭鬥争斗
Jyutpingzang1 dau3
Yalejāng dau
Definition
To fight, struggle, or contend with others, often to obtain something.
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How it's used
Focuses on intense, often prolonged conflict or competition between parties. While it can refer to physical fighting, it is frequently used for abstract struggles like competing for power, resources, or status. It carries a more serious and formal tone than simple words for fighting like 打交.
Examples
The two of them are fighting fiercely to compete for the seat.
Stop fighting each other, it's really meaningless.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual arguments or minor disagreements between friends, as it implies a deeper, more significant struggle or rivalry.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
