caam2 luk6 sau4 hung4慘綠愁紅惨绿愁红
Jyutpingcaam2 luk6 sau4 hung4
Yalecháam luhk sàuh hùhng
Definition
A feeling of deep sadness and melancholy when reflecting on one's tragic or unfortunate life story.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
This expression is used to describe a narrative that is filled with misfortune or emotional distress. It carries a slightly dramatic or literary tone, often used when someone is recounting their past struggles or a series of unfortunate events. It implies that the story is so bleak that it evokes a sense of sympathy or melancholy in the listener.
Examples
They spoke of their sorrowful life story, and I felt really sad after listening.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard adjective describing a person, but it is primarily used to describe the content of a story or the nature of someone's life experiences. It is not a common everyday phrase and can sound overly poetic or exaggerated in casual conversation.
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