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Jyutpingjan4 wo6
Yaleyàhn woh
Definition
Man-made calamity; a disaster caused by human action.
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How it's used
Often used in contrast with 天災 to emphasize human negligence or poor management as the root cause of a tragedy. It carries a strong tone of blame and accountability, implying that the outcome could have been avoided if proper precautions were taken.
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Why did such a serious man-made calamity happen?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe accidents that are purely unintentional or unavoidable, as it specifically points to human error or systemic failure.
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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.
