hang4 seoi1 wan6行衰運行衰运
Jyutpinghang4 seoi1 wan6
Yalehàhng sēui wahn
Definition
To have a run of bad luck; to go through a period of misfortune.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on a sustained period of misfortune rather than a single unlucky event. It often carries a slightly fatalistic tone, implying that the person is currently trapped in a cycle of negative outcomes. People frequently use it to explain a series of small, frustrating mishaps that happen one after another.
Examples
I've been messing up everything lately, I must be having a streak of bad luck.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having bad luck in a specific moment. It describes a state of being, so it is rarely used to describe a single incident like losing a wallet or missing a bus.
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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.
