zit3 do6折墮折堕
Jyutpingzit3 do6
Yalejit doh
Definition
Suffering and in a miserable condition, typically as divine retribution for past wrongdoings.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Carries a strong moral undertone, implying that the person's current suffering is a direct consequence of their past misdeeds. It is often used to describe someone who has fallen from a position of power or wealth into extreme poverty or disgrace. The term is deeply rooted in the cultural concept of karma or divine retribution.
Examples
He was so mean before, now he's ended up in such a miserable state that he has to sleep on the street.
Don't be so heartless to others, or you might end up in a miserable state of retribution yourself.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply poor or unlucky through no fault of their own. It specifically implies that the person deserves their misfortune due to their previous bad behavior.
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Grammar guides
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