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Definition
God of plague; or figuratively, a person who brings misfortune or disaster.
- god of plague
- figurativea person who brings misfortune, disaster, or trouble
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Applying this label to someone is a strong insult that implies their presence alone causes misfortune or chaos. It is often used when someone repeatedly shows up at the wrong time or causes a series of unfortunate events for those around them. The term carries a sense of superstitious dread, suggesting that the person is a magnet for bad luck.
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He really is a jinx; everywhere he goes, he brings bad luck to others.
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Common phrases
to be possessed by the god of plague, implying one is currently experiencing a streak of extreme bad luck
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply annoying or incompetent. It specifically implies that the person is a source of bad luck or disaster, making it a much harsher and more personal attack than calling someone a nuisance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
