sang1 lei4 sei2 bit6生離死別生离死别
Jyutpingsang1 lei4 sei2 bit6
Yalesāng lèih séi biht
Definition
The painful separations of life and death; partings between the living and the dying.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a heavy, solemn tone and is almost exclusively used in serious contexts regarding human mortality or permanent separation. It is rarely used to describe casual goodbyes or temporary travel departures. It functions as a noun phrase representing the inevitable, painful cycle of life that everyone must eventually face.
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Life is full of partings and deaths, one must learn to cherish.
Have you ever experienced the pain of losing someone or being separated forever?
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Common phrases
to experience the pain of life and death partings
to face the reality of life and death partings
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe any kind of separation, such as a friend moving away or a breakup. It is reserved for the most extreme, permanent, and tragic forms of parting, specifically death or lifelong estrangement.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
