loi4 sai3來世来世
Jyutpingloi4 sai3
Yalelòih sai
Definition
The next life; reincarnation.
colloquialother
How it's used
Refers specifically to a metaphysical or spiritual concept of existence after death. It carries a slightly poetic or dramatic weight, often used when expressing deep regret or a wish for a connection that cannot be fulfilled in the present. Unlike everyday vocabulary, it appears most frequently in sentimental contexts or discussions about fate.
Examples
I hope we can be friends again in the next life.
Do you believe that people really have a next life?
Related words
Common phrases
see you in the next life
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
