ok3 faa3惡化恶化
Jyutpingok3 faa3
Yaleok fa
Definition
To deteriorate or worsen; to become worse.
neutralhealthweather
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe a negative trend in health, situations, or weather. While it functions as a verb, it is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk about minor inconveniences. It carries a sense of gravity, implying that a situation has moved from a manageable state to a more serious one.
Examples
The weather is deteriorating, hurry home.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this for minor things like a bad mood or a messy room, but it sounds overly dramatic in those cases. For daily life, use 變差 or 差咗 instead.
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Grammar guides
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