zau6 faan6就範就范
Jyutpingzau6 faan6
Yalejauh faahn
Definition
To give in, submit, or yield to force or coercion.
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How it's used
Carries a strong connotation of being forced or coerced into compliance against one's own will. It is frequently used in contexts involving power struggles, negotiations, or criminal scenarios where someone is pressured to surrender their position. Unlike simply agreeing or following orders, this implies a previous state of resistance or defiance.
Examples
He refused to give in no matter what, and ended up getting beaten up.
Do you really think I will yield just because you use these tactics?
Related words
Common mistake
Often mistakenly used as a generic synonym for agree or obey, but it specifically requires a context of prior resistance or pressure. Using it to describe a simple request or routine compliance sounds overly dramatic or unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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