wai4 sat1遺失遗失
Jyutpingwai4 sat1
Yalewàih sāt
Definition
To lose something by leaving it behind and forgetting about it.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal, administrative tone often found in official notices, police reports, or public announcements. It implies a sense of negligence or official loss, whereas the everyday term 唔見 is used for casual situations like misplacing keys or a phone at home. Use this when dealing with institutions or when the loss requires a formal procedure like reporting to the authorities.
Examples
I lost my Octopus card, it is such a hassle.
Did you lose your wallet on the bus?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly stiff or like you are reading from a government pamphlet. Stick to 唔見 for daily life scenarios.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
