wing5 bit6永別永别
Jyutpingwing5 bit6
Yalewíhng biht
Definition
To part forever, usually referring to parting by death.
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How it's used
Carries a heavy, solemn tone that is reserved for finality, usually involving death or a permanent, irreversible severance of a relationship. It is far more dramatic than standard goodbyes like 拜拜 or 再見. Using this in a casual context can sound overly theatrical or even morbid.
Examples
After they parted, it turned out to be a final farewell.
Are we really parting forever?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard way to say goodbye, but it implies that the speakers will never meet again in this life. Avoid using it for everyday departures, as it sounds like a final deathbed farewell.
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