seon1 naan6 ze2殉難者殉难者
Jyutpingseon1 naan6 ze2
Yalesēun naahn jé
Definition
A martyr; someone who dies for a cause or during a disaster.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who dies for a cause, faith, or principle, carrying a heavy and solemn tone. It is rarely used in casual conversation and appears mostly in formal writing, news reports, or historical accounts. Unlike everyday terms for death, this word emphasizes the noble nature of the sacrifice.
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wai6位waihExamples
They are martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their ideals.
There are many stories about martyrs in history books.
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Common phrases
commemorate the martyrs
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for people who die in accidents or ordinary circumstances, as it implies a deliberate choice to die for a higher purpose or belief.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
