zung6 mei6 sei2 gwo3重未死過重未死过
Jyutpingzung6 mei6 sei2 gwo3
Yalejuhng meih séi gwo
Definition
A colloquial threat or warning, meaning "have you no fear of death?" or "get out of my sight or else!"
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How it's used
This expression is a highly aggressive rhetorical question used to threaten someone who is acting recklessly or disrespectfully. It implies that the person is behaving as if they have never experienced the consequences of death or severe punishment, and thus are inviting disaster. It is strictly confrontational and should be avoided in any polite or professional context.
Examples
Are you talking to me like that because you have a death wish?
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Common mistake
Do not translate this literally as asking about someone's past death experience. It is a functional threat, not a literal inquiry about mortality.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
