sei2 jyu1死於死于

Jyutpingsei2 jyu1

Yaleséi yū

Definition

To die of; to die from.

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How it's used

This is a formal, literary expression that is rarely used in casual, spoken Cantonese. It is typically found in news reports, medical records, or official documents to describe the cause of death. In everyday speech, people prefer to use more direct phrasing like 佢因為心臟病走咗 or 佢係病死嘅.

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係sei2死jyu1於sam1心zong6臟beng6病，hou2好caam2慘aa4呀。

He died of heart disease, it is so tragic.

go2嗰go3個jan4人hai6係mai6咪sei2死jyu1於ji3意ngoi6外㗎？

Did that person die from an accident?

Related words

Common phrases

sei2死jyu1於ji3意ngoi6外

to die from an accident

sei2死jyu1於fei1非meng6命

to die an unnatural death

Common mistake

Learners often try to use this in casual conversation, which sounds stiff and overly clinical. Avoid using it when talking about friends or family members as it lacks the appropriate emotional tone for personal loss.