hoi6 si4 ceot1 sai3亥時出世亥时出世
Jyutpinghoi6 si4 ceot1 sai3
Yalehoih sìh chēut sai
Definition
An expression describing someone who brings bad luck upon others or is unintentionally destructive.
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How it's used
Originating from traditional Chinese astrology, this phrase refers to the period between 9 PM and 11 PM. It carries a strong superstitious connotation, implying that someone is a jinx or a magnet for misfortune. It is often used jokingly among friends to tease someone who is clumsy or constantly causes minor disasters.
Examples
He is always causing trouble, he really brings bad luck to everyone.
Related words
Common phrases
a total jinx
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone who is simply unlucky themselves, as it specifically implies that the person causes bad luck for others around them.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
