saat3 sei2殺死杀死
Jyutpingsaat3 sei2
Yalesaat séi
Definition
To kill; to deprive of life or cause the death of a living thing.
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How it's used
Use 殺死 when referring to the literal act of ending a life, as it carries a strong and direct tone. In casual conversation, people often prefer more specific verbs like 殺害 for legal contexts or even slang expressions when talking about figurative situations like gaming or sports.
Examples
He actually killed the small animal.
Related words
Common phrases
to kill someone
Common mistake
Avoid using 殺死 for figurative meanings like killing time or killing a mood, as it sounds unnaturally violent in those contexts. Use 嘥時間 or 破壞氣氛 instead.
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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.
