hang4 ci3行刺
Jyutpinghang4 ci3
Yalehàhng chi
Definition
To assassinate a prominent or important person.
writtenpeopleother
How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, typically reserved for news reports or historical accounts regarding high profile figures. Unlike everyday words for killing, it implies a deliberate, politically motivated act rather than a random crime or accident.
Examples
That politician was assassinated last night.
Are they planning to assassinate that leader?
Related words
Common phrases
failed assassination attempt
attempt to assassinate
Common mistake
Avoid using this for ordinary homicides or personal disputes, as it specifically denotes an attack on a public or political figure. Using it for a common street crime sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
