sai2 gip3洗劫
Jyutpingsai2 gip3
Yalesái gip
Definition
To be plundered, looted, or ransacked, leaving absolutely nothing behind.
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How it's used
Focuses on the total loss of property, implying that everything of value has been taken away. It is a formal or dramatic term often used in news reports or when describing a serious crime scene. In casual conversation, people might prefer more descriptive phrases like 畀人搬晒走.
Examples
The shop was completely looted.
Has your house been looted yet?
Related words
Common phrases
looted completely
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple theft or losing a single item, as it specifically implies a thorough ransacking or large scale looting.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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