sai3 gaai3 mut6 jat6世界末日
Jyutpingsai3 gaai3 mut6 jat6
Yalesai gaai muht yaht
Definition
The end of the world
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How it's used
Native speakers frequently use this phrase as a hyperbole to describe minor inconveniences or personal crises rather than literal apocalyptic events. It carries a dramatic, often humorous tone when applied to trivial matters like a broken phone or a missed deadline. Using it in a serious context requires a clear tone shift to avoid sounding sarcastic.
Examples
Running out of money is basically the end of the world.
Related words
Common phrases
simply the end of the world
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe actual global catastrophes in a casual setting, as the phrase is almost exclusively reserved for exaggerated personal complaints in daily speech.
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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.
