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Jyutpingzek3 cau1 zek3
Yalejek chāu jek
Definition
To fight a duel; to have a one-on-one fight.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Implies a fair, one-on-one physical confrontation rather than a group brawl. It carries a strong sense of bravado and is often used as a challenge to settle a dispute through direct combat.
Examples
The two of them are having a one-on-one fight in the alley.
Related words
Common phrases
want to have a one-on-one fight
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a group fight or a chaotic brawl, as the phrase specifically emphasizes a one-on-one encounter.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
