ok3 bou3惡報恶报
Jyutpingok3 bou3
Yaleok bou
Definition
Retribution or punishment for evil deeds or crimes.
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How it's used
Often used in moral or religious contexts to describe the inevitable negative consequences of one's misdeeds. It carries a sense of cosmic justice or karmic balance rather than just legal punishment. People frequently use it as a warning to others who are acting unethically.
Examples
He has done so many bad things, he will definitely face retribution.
Related words
Common phrases
vice will be punished
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 報應, which is a more common and versatile term for karmic retribution. While 惡報 specifically highlights the punishment for evil, 報應 can sometimes be used in a more neutral or general sense regarding consequences.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
