hou2 sei2好死

Jyutpinghou2 sei2

Yalehóu séi

語句

Definition

To die naturally, peacefully, and without pain.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the manner of death rather than the timing. It implies a sense of dignity or lack of suffering, often associated with someone who has lived a full life or maintained good karma. It is rarely used in a clinical sense and carries a strong moral or emotional weight.

Examples

jan4人jan4人dou1都soeng2想lou5老zo2咗ho2可ji5以hou2好sei2死。

Everyone hopes to pass away peacefully when they get old.

keoi5佢seng4成sai3世jan4人zik1積fuk1福，zeoi3最hau6後zan1真hai6係hou2好sei2死。

He lived a virtuous life and ended up having a peaceful death.

Common phrases

bat1不dak1得hou2好sei2死

to die a horrible death

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the common curse 不得好死, which is a harsh expression meaning to die a horrible or violent death. Using 好死 in a casual conversation about someone's passing can sound blunt or insensitive if not phrased carefully.