maan6 sei2萬死万死

Jyutpingmaan6 sei2

Yalemaahn séi

Definition

To die ten thousand deaths; to commit a crime or mistake so grave that even death cannot atone for it.

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How it's used

Carries a heavy, dramatic weight often found in formal apologies or intense expressions of loyalty. It is rarely used in casual daily chatter unless someone is being intentionally hyperbolic or theatrical to emphasize the severity of a situation. The phrase is deeply rooted in traditional concepts of honor and extreme accountability.

Examples

ngo5我maan6萬sei2死dou1都m4唔wui2會ceot1出maai6賣pang4朋jau5友㗎。

I would rather die ten thousand deaths than betray a friend.

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做，zan1真hai6係maan6萬sei2死naan4難ci4辭kei4其gau3咎。

If you do that, you really cannot be forgiven even if you died ten thousand times.

Common phrases

maan6萬sei2死bat1不ci4辭

to be willing to die ten thousand deaths for a cause

maan6萬sei2死naan4難ci4辭kei4其gau3咎

to be beyond forgiveness even with ten thousand deaths

Common mistake

Avoid using this in everyday situations where a simple apology is needed, as it sounds overly melodramatic and can come across as insincere or sarcastic. It is strictly reserved for high stakes or formal contexts.