sau6 hoi6 ze2受害者
Jyutpingsau6 hoi6 ze2
Yalesauh hoih jé
Definition
Victim; a person who has been harmed, damaged, or mistreated.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who has suffered harm, loss, or injustice due to an external action. While it is a formal term often used in news reports or legal contexts, it is also frequently used in daily conversation to discuss social issues or personal grievances.
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They are all victims, it is really miserable.
Related words
Common phrases
innocent victim
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply unlucky or facing a minor inconvenience, as it implies a specific event or person caused the harm.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
