sei2 jan4 dang1 lung4死人燈籠死人灯笼
Jyutpingsei2 jan4 dang1 lung4
Yaleséi yàhn dāng lùhng
Definition
White paper lanterns used at Chinese funerals; also used as a curse for someone or something annoying.
- white lanterns used at traditional Chinese funerals
- slanga damn person or thing; used as a derogatory term or curse
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How it's used
Used primarily as a harsh, superstitious insult to describe something that brings bad luck or reminds people of death. It carries a strong taboo because it directly references funeral rites, making it offensive to use when referring to actual decorations unless you are intentionally being rude or expressing extreme annoyance.
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This damn lantern is really unlucky.
Why did you buy those funeral lanterns home?
Related words
Common phrases
a bad omen signaling death
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual decorative lanterns used during festivals like Mid-Autumn, as it implies the person is cursed or associated with a funeral.
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