jat1 ming6 wu1 fu1一命嗚呼一命呜呼
Jyutpingjat1 ming6 wu1 fu1
Yaleyāt mihng wū fū
Definition
To die; to kick the bucket.
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How it's used
Carries a dramatic or slightly mocking tone, often used when describing someone who died due to their own negligence or a sudden, avoidable accident. It is rarely used to express genuine grief or respect, as it sounds more like a punchline or a cynical observation. Avoid using this phrase in formal contexts or when speaking to the bereaved family.
Examples
His car was completely wrecked, and the driver died on the spot.
If you still don't go to the doctor, you'll die sooner or later.
Related words
Common phrases
to die on the spot
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a peaceful or natural death, as it implies a sudden or dramatic end. It is strictly a verb phrase and cannot be used as a noun to describe the act of dying itself.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
