sat1 ling4失靈失灵

Jyutpingsat1 ling4

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動詞Rare

Definition

To fail to work properly, break down, or become ineffective or unresponsive.

to fail; to become ineffective
(of a machine or instrument) to break down, malfunction, or be unresponsive

colloquialtechnologydaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the loss of functionality or responsiveness in mechanical devices or abstract systems. It implies that something that should be working has suddenly ceased to perform its intended task. It is frequently used for electronic gadgets, alarms, or even metaphorical systems like a person's judgment.

Examples

bou6部din6電nou5腦dat6突jin4然sat1失ling4靈，zou6做m4唔dou3到je5嘢。

The computer suddenly stopped working, I can't get any work done.

nei5你go3個naau6鬧zung1鐘hai6係mai6咪sat1失ling4靈aa4呀？

Is your alarm clock malfunctioning?

Common phrases

hai6系tung2統sat1失ling4靈

system failure

jyun4完cyun4全sat1失ling4靈

completely out of order

Common mistake

Avoid using this for people who are physically disabled or mentally impaired, as it sounds dehumanizing and offensive in those contexts. Stick to mechanical or functional failures.