got3 geng2割頸割颈
Jyutpinggot3 geng2
Yalegot géng
Definition
To slit someone's throat; neck slitting.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively in the context of violent crime or extreme threats. It is not used metaphorically to describe minor cuts or scratches on the neck area. Because of its graphic nature, it is almost always found in news reports or serious discussions about safety.
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Common phrases
suicide by slitting one's throat
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple cut or a shaving accident, as it implies a lethal or intentional act of violence. Use 割傷 for accidental cuts.
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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.
