soeng1 mong4傷亡伤亡
Jyutpingsoeng1 mong4
Yalesēung mòhng
Definition
Casualties; injuries and deaths.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the combined count of injured and deceased individuals, often used in news reports or formal discussions about disasters and accidents. It functions as a collective noun rather than a way to describe an individual person.
Examples
This accident caused heavy casualties.
Have you received any reports regarding casualties?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
