sik6 lin4 zi2 gang1食蓮子羮食莲子羮
Jyutpingsik6 lin4 zi2 gang1
Yalesihk lìhn jí gāng
Definition
To be shot dead by a bullet.
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How it's used
This is a dark, metaphorical slang term that originated from old Hong Kong gangster films. It uses the image of eating a lotus seed soup as a grim euphemism for being hit by a bullet. It is highly informal and carries a threatening or sensationalist tone, so it should be avoided in any serious or professional context.
Examples
He messed up and got shot dead.
If you keep causing trouble, watch out for getting shot!
Related words
Common phrases
to be shot dead by someone
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a literal sense when talking about food, as it will cause significant confusion or alarm. It is strictly a slang term for violence and has no connection to actual dessert.
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