can4 si1陳屍陈尸
Jyutpingcan4 si1
Yalechàhn sī
Definition
To leave a corpse unburied after death.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of leaving a body exposed or unburied, often implying a sense of neglect or public display. It carries a formal and somewhat grim tone, frequently appearing in news reports or dramatic storytelling rather than casual conversation. It is distinct from simply dying, as it focuses entirely on the state of the remains after death.
Examples
They left the corpse exposed on the street, and nobody cared.
Why has the corpse been left unburied here for so long without anyone dealing with it?
Common phrases
corpse left exposed on the street
corpse left exposed in the wilderness
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the act of dying itself. It specifically describes the state of a body being left out, not the event of death.
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Grammar guides
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