gui6 dou3 sei2攰到死
Jyutpinggui6 dou3 sei2
Yaleguih dou séi
Definition
Extremely exhausted; tired to death.
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How it's used
This expression uses the suffix 到死 to intensify the feeling of fatigue, functioning similarly to saying something is done to death in English. It is strictly colloquial and carries a strong, visceral sense of being completely drained of energy. Avoid using it in professional or formal settings, as it is far too informal for those contexts.
Examples
I am really exhausted from work today.
Are you exhausted to death?
Related words
Common phrases
exhausted to death
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of dying; it is purely an intensifier for being extremely tired. Using it to describe someone who is actually physically ill or dying would be highly inappropriate and confusing.
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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.
