suk1 ming6宿命
Jyutpingsuk1 ming6
Yalesūk mihng
Definition
Fate or predestination; a destiny that is predetermined and cannot be changed.
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How it's used
Often carries a heavy, slightly melancholic tone, implying a sense of resignation toward life events that feel beyond personal control. While it refers to fate, it is distinct from 命運, which is a broader term for one's general life path or fortune. Use this when describing a situation that feels like an inescapable cycle or a predetermined tragedy.
Examples
Do you think people really have a predestined fate?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple luck or random coincidences. It specifically implies a sense of inevitability or a cosmic arrangement that cannot be altered.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
