soeng5 diu3上吊
Jyutpingsoeng5 diu3
Yaleséuhng diu
Definition
To hang oneself.
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How it's used
This term is strictly reserved for the act of suicide by hanging and carries a very heavy, grim tone. It is never used in a metaphorical sense or to describe hanging objects like laundry or decorations, for which one would use 吊 instead. Because of its sensitive nature, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing serious news or tragic events.
Examples
He couldn't get over it for a moment and actually went to hang himself.
I heard that person passed away after hanging himself at home.
Related words
Common phrases
to commit suicide by hanging
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 吊, which is a neutral verb for hanging items or objects. Using this word to describe hanging a picture or a coat will sound extremely morbid and inappropriate.
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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.
