zok3 deoi3作對作对
Jyutpingzok3 deoi3
Yalejok deui
Definition
To oppose someone; to set oneself against or be in conflict with someone.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the active, often persistent nature of opposition rather than just a simple disagreement. It implies a deliberate choice to stand in someone's way or cause trouble, making it a strong accusation. It is almost always used with the preposition 同 to introduce the person being opposed.
Examples
Why do you always oppose me?
He really has no intention of going against you.
Related words
Common phrases
to deliberately oppose someone
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a transitive verb that can take a direct object without a preposition. You must include 同 before the person you are opposing, otherwise the sentence will sound incomplete or grammatically incorrect.
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