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Definition
To commit suicide; to seek death.
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How it's used
Carries a much more literary and dramatic tone than the common term 自殺. It is often used in news reports or formal discussions about mental health rather than in casual, everyday conversation between friends. Using it in a lighthearted context can sound overly theatrical or intense.
Examples
He seems very unhappy and keeps saying he wants to end his life.
No matter how big the difficulties you face in life, please never try to commit suicide.
Related words
Common phrases
attempt suicide
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe a casual bad mood or a minor setback, as it specifically refers to the act of ending one's life. It is not a synonym for simply feeling depressed or sad.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
