ok3 siu6惡兆恶兆
Jyutpingok3 siu6
Yaleok siuh
Definition
An unlucky sign or a bad omen.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to supernatural or superstitious indicators of future misfortune. Unlike general bad news, it carries a sense of impending doom or a dark fate that is often beyond human control. It is frequently used in contexts involving omens, ghosts, or mysterious occurrences.
Examples
A black cat walked by, could that be a bad omen?
This situation is really a huge bad omen.
Related words
Common phrases
a bad omen appears
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple bad luck or poor results, as it specifically implies a premonition or a sign of something worse to come. Using it to describe a bad grade or a lost game sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
