bai6 ming6斃命毙命
Jyutpingbai6 ming6
Yalebaih mihng
Definition
To lose one's life in an accident; to die in an incident.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal reports or news accounts, this term carries a clinical and detached tone. It is never used in casual conversation to describe the passing of a friend or family member, as it lacks the empathy required for personal contexts. Use it primarily when discussing accidents, crime scenes, or official police reports.
Examples
In that accident, the driver died on the spot.
He fell off the cliff and unfortunately lost his life.
Related words
Common phrases
to die on the spot
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe natural death or illness, as it specifically implies a sudden or violent end caused by an external incident.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
