sei2 gwo3 faan1 sang1死過翻生死过翻生
Jyutpingsei2 gwo3 faan1 sang1
Yaleséi gwo fāan sāng
Definition
To escape death and survive; to have a narrow escape or a near-death experience.
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How it's used
Used to describe a miraculous recovery or surviving a life threatening situation. It carries a strong sense of relief and emphasizes the severity of the previous state. It is often used figuratively for situations that seemed hopeless but turned around unexpectedly.
Examples
He really came back from the brink after that serious illness.
After experiencing this accident, it feels like being reborn.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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