sei2 liu5死了
Jyutpingsei2 liu5
Yaleséi líuh
Definition
To be dead.
colloquialpeoplehealth
How it's used
死 is the standard way to describe death, but it is often used figuratively to express extreme states or impending trouble. When used as a verb, it almost always takes the aspect marker 咗 to indicate the completed action of dying. It is frequently employed in hyperbolic threats or warnings, such as telling someone they will be in serious trouble if they do not comply.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 死 to describe someone who has passed away in a formal or polite context, as it is blunt and can be considered rude or insensitive. Use 走咗 or 過身 instead when speaking about a person's death to show respect.
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