wo6 dyun1禍端祸端

Jyutpingwo6 dyun1

Yalewoh dyūn

Definition

The source of a disaster or misfortune.

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How it's used

Often used in formal or serious contexts to describe the root cause of a significant problem or conflict. It carries a heavier weight than simple words like 原因, implying that the outcome is destructive or negative. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or when discussing historical events.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事hai6係jat1一cai3切wo6禍dyun1端ge3嘅hoi1開ci2始。

This matter is the beginning of all the trouble.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個hai6係ne1呢coeng4場wo6禍dyun1端ge3嘅jyun4源tau4頭？

Do you know who is the source of this disaster?

Common phrases

jan5引faat3發wo6禍dyun1端

to trigger a disaster

wo6禍dyun1端jyun4源tau4頭

the root of the trouble

Common mistake

Learners sometimes use it in casual conversation to describe minor inconveniences, which sounds overly dramatic or unnatural. It is better reserved for serious issues or major disputes.