ok3 sei2惡死恶死
Jyutpingok3 sei2
Yaleok séi
Definition
Hostile, fierce, and unfriendly to get along with.
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How it's used
Describes a person who projects a fierce or unapproachable aura, often through their facial expression or tone of voice. It is frequently used to describe someone who is quick to snap at others or who acts as if they are looking for a fight. While it shares the character 惡 with the word for evil or bad, here it specifically highlights a prickly, defensive, or aggressive social demeanor.
Examples
He is usually very hostile, no one dares to talk to him.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin meaning of 惡死, which can mean to die a violent or miserable death. In Cantonese, it is strictly an adjective for personality or behavior.
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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.
