zou6 sai3 gaai3做世界
Jyutpingzou6 sai3 gaai3
Yalejouh sai gaai
Definition
To engage in major criminal activities to make big money, such as kidnapping, bank robbery, or drug trafficking.
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How it's used
Carries a heavy, ominous tone often associated with triad culture or intense crime dramas. It implies a high-stakes, life-altering criminal act rather than petty theft or minor rule-breaking. The phrase is almost exclusively used in a warning or descriptive context regarding dangerous criminals.
Examples
They want to commit a major crime, so they went to buy guns.
Don't even think about committing a major crime, you'll end up in jail for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
to rob or kill someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of doing something for the world or making a contribution. It is strictly a slang term for serious criminal activity and using it in a professional or casual context to mean working hard will cause significant confusion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
