sing1 leoi6 keoi1 haa6聲淚俱下声泪俱下
Jyutpingsing1 leoi6 keoi1 haa6
Yalesīng leuih kēui hah
Definition
To shed tears while speaking; to talk in a tearful voice out of extreme sadness.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a state of extreme emotional distress where speech is accompanied by sobbing. It is primarily used in formal writing or dramatic storytelling rather than casual daily conversation. When used in speech, it often carries a slightly exaggerated or literary tone to emphasize the sincerity or intensity of the speaker's grief.
Examples
He recounted the incident with tears in his eyes.
Why did he have to beg for your forgiveness while crying?
Related words
Common phrases
to speak tearfully
a tearful accusation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply crying or sad, as it specifically requires the combination of speaking and weeping. It is not appropriate for describing a quiet or silent state of sorrow.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
