jyu6 nik6遇溺
Jyutpingjyu6 nik6
Yaleyuh nihk
Definition
To drown; to experience breathing difficulties in water due to an accident or inability to swim.
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How it's used
Despite being a formal term, it is the standard way to describe the act of drowning in news reports and safety warnings. It focuses on the state of being in danger of drowning rather than the finality of death. You will frequently see it paired with safety advice about water sports or swimming pool regulations.
Examples
He drowned in the swimming pool, luckily the lifeguard saved him immediately.
If you see someone drowning, you must not go into the water to save them yourself.
Related words
Common phrases
drowning accident
to rescue a drowning person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 浸死, which specifically refers to the act of dying by drowning. Use 遇溺 when referring to the incident or the person in distress, as it is more clinical and appropriate for emergency contexts.
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