jan4 sei2 bat1 nang4 fuk6 sang1人死不能復生人死不能复生

Jyutpingjan4 sei2 bat1 nang4 fuk6 sang1

Yaleyàhn séi bāt nàhng fuhk sāng

語句

Definition

The dead cannot be brought back to life; often used to comfort grieving relatives.

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How it's used

This phrase is a formal, idiomatic expression used primarily to console those grieving the loss of a loved one. It carries a heavy, solemn tone and is not suitable for casual conversation about death in general. It serves to gently urge the bereaved to stop dwelling on the past and focus on their own well-being.

Examples

jan4人sei2死bat1不nang4能fuk6復sang1生，nei5你dou1都jiu3要bou2保zung6重san1身tai2體aa4呀。

The dead cannot return to life, you must take care of yourself too.

seoi1雖jin4然jan4人sei2死bat1不nang4能fuk6復sang1生，daan6但hai6係dou1都jiu3要min6面deoi3對jin6現sat6實。

Although the dead cannot return to life, one still has to face reality.

Common phrases

jan4人sei2死bat1不nang4能fuk6復sang1生，zit3節oi1哀seon6順bin3變

The dead cannot return, please accept my condolences.

Common mistake

Avoid using this phrase in lighthearted or overly casual contexts, as it can sound overly dramatic or insensitive. It is strictly reserved for moments of genuine mourning and condolences.