laai1 caai4拉柴

Jyutpinglaai1 caai4

Yalelāai chàaih

動詞

Definition

To die; to pass away.

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How it's used

Originating from the practice of using a wooden pole to carry a coffin, this term is a very informal and somewhat irreverent way to describe death. It carries a blunt, almost dismissive tone that makes it highly inappropriate for formal situations or when speaking to grieving family members. Use it only when talking about people you are not close to or when speaking in a hyperbolic, joking manner about yourself or others.

Examples

teng1聽gong2講gaak3隔lei4籬uk1屋go2嗰go3個aa3阿baak3伯laai1拉zo2咗caai4柴laa1喇。

I heard that old man next door passed away.

nei5你zoi3再gam3咁joeng6樣m4唔fan3瞓gaau3覺，ci4遲zou2早laai1拉caai4柴㗎。

If you keep not sleeping like this, you will die sooner or later.

Common phrases

ceoi4隨si4時laai1拉caai4柴

to die at any moment

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal pulling or dragging actions. Because it is slang, using it in a serious or respectful context will sound extremely rude or insensitive to native speakers.