jat1 sei2 jat1 soeng1一死一傷一死一伤
Jyutpingjat1 sei2 jat1 soeng1
Yaleyāt séi yāt sēung
Definition
One dead and another injured.
neutralother
How it's used
This phrase is a standard, concise formula used almost exclusively in news reports or formal accounts of accidents and disasters. It functions as a set expression to provide a quick summary of casualties. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless someone is recounting a serious news event or a dramatic story.
Examples
That car accident resulted in one dead and one injured.
Related words
Common phrases
caused one death and one injury
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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