si3 joek6肆虐
Jyutpingsi3 joek6
Yalesi yeuhk
Definition
To rage, play havoc, or cause widespread, uncontrolled destruction.
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How it's used
Reserved for serious, often catastrophic events like natural disasters, epidemics, or war. It carries a sense of uncontrollable, aggressive force that causes widespread damage. Unlike simpler verbs for destruction, it implies a sustained period of chaos rather than a single event.
Examples
The typhoon was raging yesterday, leaving branches everywhere.
The virus is running rampant in that area, remember to wear a mask.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor inconveniences or small scale damage, as it sounds overly dramatic and formal for everyday mishaps.
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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.
