tiu3 hoi2跳海
Jyutpingtiu3 hoi2
Yaletiu hói
Definition
To jump into the sea, usually in an attempt to commit suicide.
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How it's used
Carries a very heavy and serious connotation because it is almost exclusively used to describe suicide attempts. It is rarely used to describe someone simply diving into the water for a swim, for which people would use terms like 游水 or 跳水 instead. Because of its dark meaning, it is often used in news reports or urgent warnings.
Examples
I heard someone jumped into the sea at the pier, it is so dangerous!
Why on earth would you want to jump into the sea?
Related words
Common phrases
someone jumps into the sea
to save someone who jumped into the sea
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe recreational swimming or diving, as it will sound like you are reporting a suicide attempt.
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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.
