on1 lok6 sei2安樂死安乐死
Jyutpingon1 lok6 sei2
Yaleōn lohk séi
Definition
Euthanasia or mercy killing; the act of ending the life of a terminally ill or suffering person or animal.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or ethical discussions rather than casual daily conversation. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is often discussed in the context of medical ethics or animal welfare. When discussing the act of ending a life, speakers might use more euphemistic phrasing if they want to avoid the clinical weight of this specific term.
Examples
Society has always had huge controversy over euthanasia.
Do you think euthanasia is a form of relief?
Related words
Common phrases
debate euthanasia
legalize euthanasia
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this to describe suicide or general killing, but it specifically refers to the medical or assisted process of ending life to alleviate suffering.
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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.
