zaa1 dou1 mou5 dak1 sing6渣都冇得剩
Jyutpingzaa1 dou1 mou5 dak1 sing6
Yalejā dōu móuh dāk sihng
Definition
To suffer a great loss; to have absolutely nothing left.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes a state of total depletion or complete destruction. It is frequently used in contexts involving financial ruin, gambling losses, or the aftermath of a disaster. The imagery of having not even a single crumb left emphasizes the finality and severity of the loss.
Examples
He lost everything he had, it is really miserable.
If you keep investing like this, sooner or later you will lose every single bit.
Related words
Common phrases
to lose everything
to be burned to the ground
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply losing something small. It implies a total loss of all assets or remnants, so it is too strong to use for minor inconveniences or losing a small item like a pen.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
