wai4 haai4遺骸遗骸
Jyutpingwai4 haai4
Yalewàih hàaih
Definition
Skeletal remains, corpse, or dead body.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and respectful tone, often appearing in news reports or official documentation regarding forensic investigations or historical excavations. It is significantly more detached and clinical than the common term 屍體, which is used in more direct or blunt contexts.
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fu3副fuExamples
Does this corpse belong to the missing citizen?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation about a recent death, as it sounds overly academic or cold. Use 屍體 for general descriptions or the more sensitive 遺體 when referring to a deceased person with respect.
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Grammar guides
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