zeoi1 saat3追殺追杀
Jyutpingzeoi1 saat3
Yalejēui saat
Definition
To hunt down and pursue someone in order to kill them.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This term is heavily associated with crime dramas and underworld narratives. While it literally means to pursue with the intent to kill, it is frequently used hyperbolically in casual arguments to describe someone who is relentlessly pestering or harassing another person.
Examples
He did something wrong and is currently being hunted down.
Related words
Common phrases
to be hunted down by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 追捕, which is the standard term for police pursuing a suspect. Using 追殺 in a legal or police context sounds like you are suggesting the officers are acting as vigilante assassins.
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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.
