bat1 dak1 hou2 sei2不得好死
Jyutpingbat1 dak1 hou2 sei2
Yalebāt dāk hóu séi
Definition
To die a horrible death; used to curse someone to meet a tragic end rather than dying peacefully.
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How it's used
This is a harsh, vitriolic curse used to express extreme moral condemnation toward someone who has committed a heinous act. It carries a heavy, vengeful weight and is typically reserved for people who have caused significant harm to others, such as scammers or those who betray deep trust. Because it invokes death, it is considered very offensive and should be avoided in polite or professional settings.
Examples
He cheats people out of their money, he will eventually meet a miserable end.
This kind of person does all sorts of evil, they really deserve a terrible death.
Related words
Common phrases
really deserves a miserable end
sooner or later will meet a miserable end
Common mistake
Do not use this as a generic insult for minor annoyances or simple mistakes. It is a severe curse reserved for moral outrages, and using it lightly makes the speaker sound unhinged or overly aggressive.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
