laam6 saat3濫殺滥杀
Jyutpinglaam6 saat3
Yalelaahm saat
Definition
To kill indiscriminately or wantonly.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is typically reserved for serious contexts like war crimes or extreme violence. It emphasizes the lack of justification or target selection in the act of killing. Unlike general verbs for killing, it highlights the reckless or excessive nature of the violence.
Examples
You cannot kill civilians indiscriminately during a war.
Why did he kill innocent people wantonly?
Related words
Common phrases
to kill innocent people indiscriminately
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for everyday situations or minor incidents, as it is exclusively associated with grave acts of violence. It is not a synonym for general killing or hunting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
