sei2 dong2死黨死党
Jyutpingsei2 dong2
Yaleséi dóng
Definition
One's best, closest, and most loyal friend; bosom buddy.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Implies a bond forged through shared history or extreme loyalty, often suggesting a relationship that can withstand significant conflict. While it literally references death, it carries a warm, informal tone rather than a morbid one. It is almost exclusively used to describe peers or people of a similar age group.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
a group of close friends
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe professional acquaintances or casual friends, as it implies a level of intimacy and trust that goes far beyond standard social circles.
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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.
