zou6 gei6做忌

Jyutpingzou6 gei6

Yalejouh geih

動詞

Definition

To kill; literally to celebrate the anniversary of someone's death.

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How it's used

Originally referring to the ritual of commemorating a death anniversary, this term has evolved into a dark, slang-heavy euphemism for killing someone. It carries a sinister, underworld tone and is frequently heard in crime films or when describing violent threats. Using it in a casual or polite setting is highly inappropriate due to its aggressive and morbid connotations.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日waa6話jiu3要wan2搵jan4人zou6做gei6忌。

He always says he wants to kill someone.

nei5你m4唔hou2好lyun6亂gong2講je5嘢，siu2小sam1心bei2俾jan4人zou6做gei6忌aa4呀。

Don't talk nonsense, be careful you might get killed.

Common phrases

wan2搵jan4人zou6做gei6忌

to hire someone to kill

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the standard meaning of commemorating a death anniversary, which is how the term is used in formal or family contexts. When used as slang for killing, it is almost exclusively used in a threatening or criminal context.