sat1 sau2失守
Jyutpingsat1 sau2
Yalesāt sáu
Definition
To fail to defend or protect something; to lose, fall, or capitulate.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Originally a military term for losing a defensive position, this word has expanded to describe any situation where a threshold or standard is breached. It is frequently used in financial reporting to describe an index or price dropping below a significant psychological level. The tone is serious and often implies a sense of failure or lack of control.
Examples
His defensive line has finally fallen.
The stock market fell below 20,000 points today.
Related words
Common phrases
defensive line breached
to fall below a critical level
Common mistake
Do not use this for losing a physical object like keys or a wallet, as that would be 唔見咗. It is strictly for abstract or strategic losses, such as losing a game, a record, or a defensive position.
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