zoeng2 min4長眠长眠

Jyutpingzoeng2 min4

Yalejéung mìhn

Definition

To lay at rest eternally; to sleep forever, used as a euphemism for being dead.

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How it's used

Carries a respectful and euphemistic tone, often used in formal writing, news reports, or when speaking about someone with reverence. It functions as a poetic way to describe death, similar to "laid to rest" in English, rather than using blunt terms like 死. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless the speaker is being deliberately dramatic or literary.

Examples

keoi5佢ji5已ging1經coeng4長min4眠喺hai2呢ni1個go3山saan1頭tau4喇。

He has already been laid to rest on this hillside.

jat1一doi6代geoi6巨sing1星coeng4長min4眠，hou2好do1多fan2粉si1絲dou1都hou2好soeng1傷sam1心。

The legendary star has passed away, and many fans are very sad.

Common phrases

coeng4長min4眠jyu1於ci2此

laid to rest here

wing5永jyun5遠coeng4長min4眠

eternal rest

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe the death of common acquaintances or in casual settings, as it sounds overly poetic or even pretentious. Use 死 or 過身 instead for neutral or informal contexts.