ngai4 mong4危亡
Jyutpingngai4 mong4
Yalengàih mòhng
Definition
An imminent danger of destruction or downfall; a state of peril with survival at stake.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe a situation where an entity is on the verge of collapse or destruction. It carries a heavy, serious tone that is rarely found in casual daily conversation. When used, it often appears in set phrases like 危亡之秋 to emphasize the gravity of a specific moment in time.
Examples
The company is facing a crisis of survival, we need to think of a plan.
Related words
Common phrases
a critical moment of survival
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe personal danger or physical accidents, but it is reserved for the collective survival of organizations, states, or abstract concepts.
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Grammar guides
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