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Jyutpingzek3 cau1
Yalejek chāu
Definition
To have a one-on-one fight or duel.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of bravado and is typically used in confrontational or aggressive contexts. It specifically implies a fair, man-to-man physical challenge, often used as a taunt to provoke someone into a fight. While it can be used literally, it is frequently employed in a hyperbolic or joking manner among friends to express mock defiance.
Examples
The two of them had a one-on-one fight in the alley.
Related words
Common phrases
come out and fight me one-on-one
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general fighting or violence. It strictly refers to a one-on-one duel, so using it to describe a group brawl or a chaotic fight would be inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
