gaan1 saat3姦殺奸杀
Jyutpinggaan1 saat3
Yalegāan saat
Definition
To rape and murder.
neutralother
How it's used
This term is exclusively used in serious contexts like criminal reports or news coverage. It is a compound verb that combines two distinct violent acts into one, reflecting the extreme severity of the crime. It is never used in casual conversation or lighthearted contexts.
Examples
That pervert raped and murdered the girl.
The news says someone raped and murdered a tourist.
Related words
Common phrases
rape-murder case
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe anything other than the specific combination of rape and murder. Using it for general violence or other crimes is factually incorrect and highly inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
