hau6 si6後事后事
Jyutpinghau6 si6
Yalehauh sih
Definition
Events that happen afterwards, or funeral arrangements and affairs.
- events that happen afterwards
- funeral arrangements and affairs
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How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to funeral arrangements and the final affairs of a deceased person. While it can theoretically mean "what happens afterwards" in a literary context, using it in daily speech to mean "future events" will cause confusion and sound unnatural. It carries a somber and formal tone, often used when discussing the logistics of a wake or burial.
Examples
His family members are busy handling his funeral arrangements.
Do you know where his funeral arrangements are being held?
Related words
Common phrases
to handle funeral arrangements
to arrange funeral affairs
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean "future events" or "the aftermath of an incident" in casual conversation. It is strictly reserved for death-related matters, and using it otherwise can be seen as morbid or highly inappropriate.
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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.
