pan4 ngai4瀕危濒危
Jyutpingpan4 ngai4
Yalepàhn ngàih
Definition
Endangered; on the brink of extinction or facing extreme danger.
writtennatureother
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or scientific contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation unless discussing environmental issues or news. It functions as a modifier before nouns, similar to how adjectives work in formal writing. When describing a situation that is becoming dangerous or critical in a more colloquial way, speakers often prefer phrases like 就嚟玩完 or 隨時出事.
Examples
This kind of animal is already endangered.
What methods are there to protect endangered species?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal danger or a person being in a risky situation, as it is strictly reserved for species or abstract concepts like languages or cultures facing extinction.
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Grammar guides
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