zeoi1 dou3 tin1 goek3 dai2追到天腳底追到天脚底

Jyutpingzeoi1 dou3 tin1 goek3 dai2

Yalejēui dou tīn geuk dái

動詞

Definition

To hunt down someone to the ends of the earth.

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How it's used

This expression conveys an intense, relentless determination to locate someone, often implying a sense of obsession or a serious grudge. It is frequently used in dramatic contexts, such as when someone is owed money or has committed a betrayal. The imagery of the sky's edge emphasizes that there is nowhere to hide, regardless of the distance or difficulty involved.

Examples

zau6就syun3算keoi5佢zau2走heoi3去bin1邊，ngo5我dou1都jat1一ding6定wui5會zeoi1追dou3到tin1天goek3腳dai2底wan2搵faan1返keoi5佢。

No matter where he goes, I will definitely hunt him down to the ends of the earth.

nei5你ji5以wai4為bun1搬zo2咗uk1屋zau6就wan2搵m4唔dou3到nei5你？ngo5我zeoi1追dou3到tin1天goek3腳dai2底dou1都jiu3要wan2搵dou3到nei5你。

You think I can't find you just because you moved? I'll hunt you down to the ends of the earth.

Common phrases

jat1一ding6定jiu3要zeoi1追dou3到tin1天goek3腳dai2底

must hunt down to the ends of the earth

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal travel phrase, but it is strictly used in the context of searching for someone. It is not appropriate for describing a long journey or a casual search for an object.