sei2 gok3死角

Jyutpingsei2 gok3

Yaleséi gok

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A corner with no escape, or a blind spot not covered by vision or signals.

figurativea corner of no escape, or a hopeless situation
a blind spot; an area or angle that cannot be seen or covered

colloquialdescriptionsother

How it's used

Beyond the literal sense of a physical corner where one is trapped, this term is frequently used to describe blind spots in surveillance or vision. It also functions as a powerful metaphor for a mental or professional impasse where no viable options remain. When used in the context of being cornered, it often implies an aggressive or desperate confrontation.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢bei2俾jan4人bik1逼maai4埋sei2死gok3角，zan1真hai6係hou2好caam2慘。

He was cornered, it is really miserable.

ni1呢go3個wai6位hai6係geng3鏡tau4頭sei2死gok3角，jing2影m4唔dou3到㗎。

This spot is a camera blind spot, it cannot be filmed.

Common phrases

bik1逼maai4埋sei2死gok3角

to corner someone

geng3鏡tau4頭sei2死gok3角

camera blind spot

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 絕路, which refers to a dead end or a path with no future. While 死角 can lead to a 絕路, it specifically highlights the lack of maneuverability or visibility in a confined space.