taan1 zik6攤直摊直
Jyutpingtaan1 zik6
Yaletāan jihk
Definition
To die.
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How it's used
Carries a dark, irreverent tone that is strictly reserved for casual conversation among peers. Using this to describe a real death in front of the deceased's family or in a formal setting is considered highly offensive and disrespectful. It paints a vivid, almost cartoonish image of a body lying flat on a mortuary slab.
Examples
If he keeps working this hard, he will end up dead sooner or later.
Do you really think he has kicked the bucket?
Related words
Common phrases
to end up dead sooner or later
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal action of lying down flat to rest, which is better expressed as 瞓直 or 攤喺度. Using this to describe someone taking a nap will sound like you are wishing them dead.
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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.
