sei2 naan6死難死难
Jyutpingsei2 naan6
Yaleséi naahn
Definition
To die in a disaster, accident, or catastrophe.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on deaths resulting from large scale disasters, accidents, or calamities rather than natural causes or individual incidents. It carries a formal and somber tone, frequently appearing in news reports or official announcements regarding tragedies. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe someone passing away at home.
Examples
Many people died in this accident.
The rescue team found several victims.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who died of old age or illness, as it implies a sudden, external, and often violent cause of death.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
