ming6 fu6 wong4 cyun4命赴黃泉命赴黄泉

Jyutpingming6 fu6 wong4 cyun4

Yalemihng fuh wòhng chyùhn

語句

Definition

To die, especially to meet an untimely, sudden, or accidental death.

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How it's used

This expression carries a heavy, dramatic tone often found in news reports or storytelling rather than casual daily chatter. It specifically evokes the imagery of crossing over to the afterlife, making it sound more final and tragic than simply saying 走咗 or 唔喺度. Using it in a lighthearted context will sound jarringly out of place due to its solemn weight.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今ci3次ji3意ngoi6外ming6命fu6赴wong4黃cyun4泉，zan1真hai6係hou2好ho2可sik1惜。

It is such a pity that he met his end in this accident.

nei5你gu2估keoi5佢zan1真hai6係wui2會ming6命fu6赴wong4黃cyun4泉me1咩？

Do you really think he is going to die?

Common phrases

bat1不hang6幸ming6命fu6赴wong4黃cyun4泉

unfortunately met one's end

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe natural or peaceful deaths, as it implies a sense of misfortune or an abrupt end. It is not a neutral term for passing away and should be reserved for contexts involving tragedy or sudden loss.