sau4 saat3仇殺仇杀
Jyutpingsau4 saat3
Yalesàuh saat
Definition
To kill in revenge, or commit murder out of a vendetta or grudge.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, serious tone often associated with criminal activity or organized crime. It specifically implies a premeditated act driven by a past grievance rather than a crime of passion or random violence. It is frequently encountered in news reports and crime dramas to describe targeted killings.
Examples
The police suspect this case is a revenge killing.
The two of them had a deep grudge, which eventually turned into a revenge killing.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for general murder or accidental killing. It strictly requires the motivation of revenge or settling a long-standing grudge.
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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.
