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Definition
Divorced; having experienced a broken marriage.
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How it's used
Focuses on the status of having gone through a divorce rather than the legal act itself. It carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone, often appearing in news reports or when discussing someone's background in a serious context. In casual conversation, people might prefer to describe the situation more directly using phrases like 離咗婚.
Examples
After getting divorced, she moved in with her mother.
Did you know that she is actually divorced?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a verb in the same way you might use divorce in English. It functions more like an adjective or a state of being, so you would not say someone is失婚ing.
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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.
