ciu1 sang1超生
Jyutpingciu1 sang1
Yalechīu sāng
Definition
To reincarnate; to be reborn as a human after death in Buddhist belief.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of curses or severe condemnation, this term carries a heavy, ominous weight. It is rarely used in a literal religious discussion outside of dramatic or literary contexts. Most speakers only encounter this phrase when someone is being extremely spiteful or dramatic about an enemy.
Examples
He has done so many bad things, he really will never be reincarnated.
Related words
Common phrases
never to be reincarnated
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 超生 which can sometimes refer to having an extra child in the context of family planning policies. In Cantonese, it is strictly tied to the Buddhist concept of reincarnation and the afterlife.
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