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Definition
Accumulated sin or negative consequences from committing moral wrongs and misdeeds.
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How it's used
Carries a heavy, often religious or moral weight that implies a long-term accumulation of wrongdoing rather than a single mistake. It is frequently used in contexts involving karmic retribution or deep moral failure. Unlike simple words for crime, it focuses on the internal or spiritual burden left behind by one's actions.
Examples
He has done so many bad things, his sins are truly heavy.
Related words
Common phrases
deeply sinful
Common mistake
Avoid using this in legal contexts, as it refers to moral or spiritual transgression rather than a violation of civil or criminal law. Using it for a minor mistake like being late or forgetting a task sounds overly dramatic and unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
