deoi2 lam3隊冧队冧
Jyutpingdeoi2 lam3
Yaledéui lam
Definition
To kill, bump off, or defeat someone.
- slangto kill; to bump off; to do in
- slangto defeat someone
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How it's used
Carries a strong, aggressive, and often criminal undertone, frequently appearing in triad movies or intense arguments. It implies a swift or decisive act of violence rather than a slow or calculated process. While it literally suggests stabbing, it is used broadly to describe any act of killing or taking someone out.
Examples
He actually wants to kill the boss.
Do you think you can just kill people?
Related words
Common phrases
kill him
Common mistake
Avoid using this in any formal or polite context, as it is highly colloquial and sounds like gang slang. It is not a neutral term for death or killing.
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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.
