teng1 sei2聽死听死
Jyutpingteng1 sei2
Yaletēng séi
Definition
To wait for death, or to be doomed to get into serious trouble.
- to wait for death
- slangto be doomed; to get into deep trouble
colloquialemotionother
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of impending doom or inescapable negative consequences. It is often used hyperbolically to describe a situation where someone is trapped in a difficult predicament or expecting severe punishment. Unlike literal waiting for death, it focuses on the anxiety of facing an inevitable, unpleasant outcome.
Examples
I am in deep trouble this time, the report is still not finished.
Related words
Common phrases
really in big trouble
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual terminal illness or literal death. It is strictly for figurative situations involving trouble, stress, or being held accountable for a mistake.
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Grammar guides
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