sei2 ze2死者

Jyutpingsei2 ze2

Yaleséi jé

名詞Common

Definition

A dead person; the deceased.

neutralpeople

How it's used

This term is formal and primarily used in legal, medical, or news reporting contexts. It carries a detached, clinical tone that is appropriate for official investigations or reports. In casual conversation, people usually refer to someone who has passed away using more indirect or respectful phrases like 過身嗰個人 or 走咗嗰個人.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ging2警fong1方wan2搵dou3到sei2死ze2者ge3嘅san1身fan2份zing3證。

The police found the deceased's ID card.

faat3法ji1醫zing3正hai2喺dou6度gim2檢caa4查sei2死ze2者。

The forensic pathologist is currently examining the deceased.

Common phrases

sei2死ze2者gaa1家suk6屬

family of the deceased

sei2死ze2者san1身fan2份

identity of the deceased

Common mistake

Avoid using this word in casual conversation about a friend or family member who has passed away, as it sounds cold and impersonal. It is strictly reserved for objective descriptions of a body or a victim in a formal setting.