laan6 ming6爛命烂命
Jyutpinglaan6 ming6
Yalelaahn mihng
Definition
Reckless, desperate, or having nothing left to lose.
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How it's used
Describes someone who acts with a total disregard for their own safety or well being, often out of desperation or a devil may care attitude. It carries a strong sense of recklessness that borders on self destruction. While it can imply bravery in extreme situations, it is more frequently used to criticize someone for taking unnecessary and dangerous risks.
Examples
Why are you being so desperate to race against others?
Related words
Common phrases
a life of no value (used to express reckless abandon)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being brave or courageous. It specifically implies a lack of concern for one's own life or future, which usually carries a negative or cautionary connotation.
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Grammar guides
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