maan6 gip3 bat1 fuk6萬劫不復万劫不复
Jyutpingmaan6 gip3 bat1 fuk6
Yalemaahn gip bāt fuhk
Definition
Eternally doomed; to fall into a state of suffering or misfortune from which one can never recover.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a heavy, dramatic weight and is typically reserved for describing moral collapse or irreversible life-altering mistakes. Unlike common adjectives for bad luck, it implies a sense of finality where there is no path back to one's former state. It is often used in serious warnings or when reflecting on someone's total downfall.
Examples
He has done so many wrong things, he is simply beyond redemption.
If you keep indulging in gambling, you will only bring eternal ruin upon yourself.
Related words
Common phrases
to fall into eternal ruin
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe minor setbacks or temporary bad luck. It is far too intense for everyday inconveniences and should be saved for situations involving severe consequences or moral failure.
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