zoi1 keoi1災區灾区
Jyutpingzoi1 keoi1
Yalejōi kēui
Definition
Disaster area; an area affected by a disaster.
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How it's used
Often used metaphorically in daily life to describe a place that is extremely messy or chaotic, such as a child's bedroom or a kitchen after a big cooking session. When used in this figurative sense, it carries a humorous or hyperbolic tone to emphasize the extent of the disorder.
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go3個goExamples
The government has already sent people to the disaster area to rescue victims.
Do you know how that disaster area is doing right now?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe minor inconveniences or small messes, as it implies a significant level of destruction or total disarray that warrants serious attention.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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