ceot1 si6出事
Jyutpingceot1 si6
Yalechēut sih
Definition
To have an accident, suffer a mishap, or for a problem to arise.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe situations where something goes wrong unexpectedly, ranging from minor technical glitches to serious physical accidents. It carries a sense of suddenness and often implies a negative consequence that requires attention. Unlike formal terms for accidents, this is highly versatile and fits almost any context where a plan or system fails.
Examples
Watch the fire, it will be troublesome if an accident happens later.
The computer suddenly had a problem, my files weren't saved.
Related words
Common phrases
to be prone to having an accident at any time
to have a major incident
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a planned event or a deliberate action, as it specifically highlights an unintended or problematic outcome. It is not interchangeable with words describing the act of leaving a place, such as 出去.
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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.
