sing1 tin1升天

Jyutpingsing1 tin1

Yalesīng tīn

動詞Rare

Definition

To ascend to heaven, or used as a euphemism for passing away.

to ascend to heaven
figurativeto pass away; to die

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How it's used

Primarily functions as a euphemism for death, often used to soften the blow when discussing the passing of an elderly person. While it carries a religious connotation of ascending to heaven, it is frequently used by non-religious speakers simply to avoid the bluntness of words like 死. It is considered more respectful and gentle than direct terminology.

Examples

keoi5佢je4爺je2爺gau6舊nin2年ji5已ging1經sing1升tin1天laa3喇。

His grandfather passed away last year.

teng1聽gong2講go2嗰wai6位lou5老jan4人gaa1家sing1升tin1天go2嗰zan6陣hou2好on1安coeng4詳。

I heard that the old person passed away very peacefully.

Common phrases

on1安coeng4詳sing1升tin1天

to pass away peacefully

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe the death of young people or in contexts involving violent or tragic accidents, as the euphemistic and somewhat peaceful tone would sound highly inappropriate or even mocking.