dap6 sei2揼死
Jyutpingdap6 sei2
Yaledahp séi
Definition
To beat to death; to kill by striking or hitting repeatedly.
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How it's used
Expresses extreme frustration or annoyance rather than a literal intent to commit homicide. It is frequently used in hyperbolic threats during arguments or when someone is being incredibly irritating. The term carries a raw, aggressive energy that is common in heated verbal exchanges between close friends or family members.
Examples
Common phrases
to be driven to the point of wanting to kill someone out of anger
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings or with strangers, as it can be perceived as a genuine threat of violence despite its colloquial nature. It is strictly for informal, high-emotion contexts.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
