hak1 sei2 beng6黑死病
Jyutpinghak1 sei2 beng6
Yalehāk séi behng
Definition
The Black Death; the devastating 14th-century plague that swept Eurasia and North Africa, generally identified as the bubonic plague.
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How it's used
Historical accounts of the Black Death are frequently discussed in academic or educational contexts in Hong Kong. Unlike everyday colloquial terms, this is a specific noun used to describe a major historical event rather than a general term for illness. It is almost exclusively used in formal or narrative settings when discussing European history.
Examples
Do you know how the Black Death spread?
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Common phrases
outbreak of the Black Death
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