zoi1 wo6災禍灾祸

Jyutpingzoi1 wo6

Yalejōi woh

名詞

Definition

Disaster; calamity; misfortune.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to severe, often large scale calamities that bring significant suffering or destruction. It carries a heavier, more formal tone than 災難, which is the standard term for general disasters. While 災難 is used for everything from natural disasters to minor mishaps, 災禍 often implies a sense of misfortune or a tragic event that has befallen someone.

Measure word

coeng4場chèungh

Examples

le1呢coeng4場zoi1災wo6禍ling3令hou2好do1多jan4人mou5冇zo2咗go3個gaa1家。

This disaster caused many people to lose their homes.

nei5你dim2點joeng2樣min6面deoi3對le1呢coeng4場dat6突jyu4如kei4其loi4來ge3嘅zoi1災wo6禍aa4呀？

How are you facing this sudden disaster?

Common phrases

zou6造sing4成zoi1災wo6禍

to cause a disaster

bei6避hoi1開zoi1災wo6禍

to avoid a disaster

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe minor inconveniences or small accidents, as it sounds overly dramatic and literary. For everyday problems, stick to 麻煩 or 意外.