hoi6 sei2害死
Jyutpinghoi6 sei2
Yalehoih séi
Definition
To cause someone's death through negligence, malice, or a mistake; to bring ruin or serious trouble to someone.
- to cause someone's death through negligence, malice, or a mistake
- figurativeto bring great trouble, ruin, or misfortune upon someone
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Beyond literal death, this term is frequently used in hyperbole to describe situations where someone's actions cause another person to suffer a major setback or get into serious trouble. It carries a strong emotional weight and implies a sense of blame or responsibility for a disastrous outcome. It is much more severe than simply saying someone caused a problem.
Examples
If you mess around like that, you'll get someone killed.
Due to a moment of carelessness, he caused the deaths of many innocent lives.
Related words
Common phrases
to cause someone's death or get someone into deep trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 殺死, which implies a direct, intentional act of killing. 害死 focuses on the consequence of an action or negligence, even if the person did not physically commit the act of killing.
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