zong3 sung3葬送
Jyutpingzong3 sung3
Yalejong sung
Definition
To ruin, destroy, or lose completely; also to bury and hold a funeral.
- to ruin, destroy, or throw away (e.g., one's future)
- to bury and hold a funeral
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or literary contexts to describe the metaphorical destruction of abstract concepts like futures, careers, or opportunities. It carries a heavy, dramatic tone that implies an irreversible loss, similar to the finality of a funeral. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech to describe physical objects or minor inconveniences.
Examples
Is he trying to ruin his own future by doing this?
This wrong decision destroyed all the hard work of the entire company.
Related words
Common phrases
to ruin one's future
to throw away an opportunity
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for literal burial, but it is strictly metaphorical. For physical burial, use 埋葬 instead.
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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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