hyut3 hoi2血海
Jyutpinghyut3 hoi2
Yalehyut hói
Definition
Sea of blood
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How it's used
Describes a scene of extreme carnage or a massive amount of bloodshed, often used in dramatic or hyperbolic contexts. It carries a heavy, visceral tone that is more intense than simply saying someone is bleeding. It is frequently employed in descriptions of historical battles, horror films, or intense action sequences.
Examples
zin3 coeng4 soeng6 min6 bin3 sing4 zo2 jat1 pin2 hyut3 hoi2
戰場上面變成咗一片血海。
The battlefield turned into a sea of blood.
nei5 gin3 gwo3 go2 zung3 hyut3 hoi2 coeng4 min2 mei6 aa4
你見過嗰種血海場面未呀？
Have you ever seen that kind of bloodbath scene?
Related words
Common phrases
jat1 pin2 hyut3 hoi2
一片血海
a sea of blood
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
