sei2 gei1死機死机
Jyutpingsei2 gei1
Yaleséi gēi
Definition
To crash, freeze, or stop working suddenly, especially of computers or electronic devices.
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How it's used
Originally referring strictly to computer hardware or software freezing, this term has expanded to describe any electronic device that becomes unresponsive. It carries a sense of sudden, total failure rather than just a minor glitch or slow performance. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe a person who has become mentally exhausted or unable to process information.
Examples
My computer crashed again, it is so frustrating.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person who has passed away, as that would be extremely offensive; use 過身 or 走咗 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
