zeoi6 gei1墜機坠机
Jyutpingzeoi6 gei1
Yalejeuih gēi
Definition
To crash (of an aircraft); to fall out of control and hit the ground.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Used primarily in formal news reports or serious discussions regarding aviation accidents. While it is understood in casual conversation, native speakers often prefer more descriptive phrases like 跌落嚟 or 出事 when talking about a crash in a non-technical context.
Examples
The news said that the plane crashed.
Are you afraid of the plane crashing when you fly?
Related words
Common phrases
unfortunately crashed
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe minor incidents or technical malfunctions that do not result in the aircraft hitting the ground. It specifically implies a catastrophic impact.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
