zou6 gei6做忌

Jyutpingzou6 gei6

Yalejouh geih

Definition

To hold a memorial ceremony of somebody's birthday and death; or may refers to kill or beat somebody up

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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 seng4 jat6 waa6 jiu3 wan2 jan4 zou6 gei6

佢成日話要搵人做忌。

He always says he wants to kill someone.

nei5 m4 hou2 lyun6 gong2 je5 siu2 sam1 bei2 jan4 zou6 gei6 aa4

你唔好亂講嘢，小心俾人做忌呀。

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

Common phrases

wan2 jan4 zou6 gei6

搵人做忌

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.