sei2 seon3死信
Jyutpingsei2 seon3
Yaleséi seun
Definition
Dead letter; an undeliverable letter with an incorrect address and no return address.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to mail that cannot be delivered or returned to the sender due to incomplete or illegible information. While the term is standard in postal contexts, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing logistics or mail issues. It carries a formal, bureaucratic tone rather than an emotional one.
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fung1封fūngExamples
This letter couldn't be delivered and has become a dead letter.
How does the post office handle dead letters?
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Grammar guides
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