ngai4 kap6危及
Jyutpingngai4 kap6
Yalengàih kahp
Definition
To endanger, imperil, or jeopardize; to put something in danger of harm.
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How it's used
危及 is a formal, written-style verb that is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. In everyday conversation, people prefer using phrases like 令到有危險 or 搞到好危險. It is typically reserved for news reports, official documents, or serious discussions about safety and risks.
Examples
Doing it this way will endanger everyone's safety.
Will this decision endanger the company's interests?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this word in casual settings where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. It is not a word you would use to describe everyday mishaps like tripping over a rug or spilling coffee.
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.
