sei2 lou6 jat1 tiu4死路一條死路一条
Jyutpingsei2 lou6 jat1 tiu4
Yaleséi louh yāt tìuh
Definition
A dead end; a doomed course of action, fatal strategy, or path to ruin.
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How it's used
Emphasizes a sense of absolute hopelessness or a lack of alternative options when describing a situation or plan. It functions as a noun phrase that carries a strong, dramatic tone often used to warn others against pursuing a specific course of action. Unlike a simple dead end, it implies that the outcome will be disastrous or fatal for the person involved.
Examples
Doing it this way is simply a dead end.
Is this plan a doomed path?
Related words
Common phrases
simply a dead end
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a physical road or a literal dead end in a street, as it is strictly used for metaphorical situations, strategies, or life choices.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
