joeng1 wo6殃禍殃祸
Jyutpingjoeng1 wo6
Yaleyēung woh
Definition
To bring on disasters; disaster or calamity.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, formal weight and is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation. It implies a direct causal link between someone's reckless actions and the suffering of others. Unlike general words for trouble, it specifically evokes the sense of spreading misfortune or calamity to innocent parties.
Examples
What he is doing is simply bringing disaster upon his neighbors.
Related words
Common phrases
to bring disaster upon others
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for causing trouble like 搞事, but 殃禍 is much more severe and carries a moral weight of causing significant harm or catastrophe.
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Grammar guides
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