hang6 cyun4倖存幸存
Jyutpinghang6 cyun4
Yalehahng chyùhn
Definition
To survive a disaster.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on surviving a life threatening event or disaster rather than general existence. It carries a formal or journalistic tone, often appearing in news reports about accidents or natural calamities. In casual daily speech, people are much more likely to use 冇死到 or 生還.
Examples
He was the only one who survived the big fire.
Do you think they can survive this disaster?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simply living through a difficult period like a busy work week or a tough exam, as it implies a literal threat to life.
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Grammar guides
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