sei2 dak1 ngaan5 bai3死得眼閉死得眼闭
Jyutpingsei2 dak1 ngaan5 bai3
Yaleséi dāk ngáahn bai
Definition
To die in peace, knowing that one's wishes have been fulfilled or that everything is taken care of.
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How it's used
Expresses a profound sense of closure or satisfaction regarding a specific life goal or worry. It is frequently used in a hyperbolic way to emphasize that a person can finally relax because a long-standing burden has been lifted. While it literally references death, it is often employed in everyday situations to describe the relief felt after finishing a difficult task.
Examples
Seeing my son settle down and start a family, I can die in peace.
Related words
Common phrases
finally able to die in peace
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a literal context when someone is actually dying, as it can sound flippant or overly dramatic. It is almost exclusively used as a figure of speech to describe relief from life's pressures.
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