daai6 naan6 bat1 sei2 ,bit1 jau5 hau6 fuk1大難不死,必有後福大难不死,必有后福
Jyutpingdaai6 naan6 bat1 sei2 ,bit1 jau5 hau6 fuk1
Yaledaaih naahn bāt séi ,bīt yáuh hauh fūk
Definition
To be bound for good fortune after surviving a great disaster.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to comfort someone who has just narrowly escaped a dangerous situation or a major life crisis. It frames the traumatic event as a necessary precursor to future prosperity rather than just a stroke of luck. It carries a sense of optimism and destiny that is often invoked to help people regain their confidence after a setback.
Examples
He survived this disaster, so he is bound for good fortune.
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Common phrases
survive a great disaster
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.



