dong1 zoi1當災当灾
Jyutpingdong1 zoi1
Yaledōng jōi
Definition
To suffer; to be adversely affected or victimized.
colloquialpeopleother
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of being an innocent bystander or an unlucky victim who catches the fallout of someone else's actions. It is frequently used to describe collateral damage in social or workplace situations. Unlike general words for suffering, it implies a sense of injustice or being caught in the crossfire.
Examples
They were fighting, and I ended up suffering for no reason.
When the company lays people off, the lowest-level staff suffer the most.
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer for no reason
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe suffering from an illness or a personal tragedy that you brought upon yourself. It specifically requires an external source of trouble that forces an innocent party to pay the price.
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