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Definition
A bad omen; an auspicious sign predicting misfortune or disaster.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to signs or events that suggest future misfortune or disaster. It carries a slightly formal or superstitious weight, often appearing in discussions about luck or ominous occurrences. While it is a noun, it is frequently used with the copula 係 to describe a situation.
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A black cat walking by is considered a bad omen.
This happened so suddenly, could it be a bad omen?
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Common phrases
regarded as a bad omen
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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.
