gāi​sǐ

to deserve death

  • created sense approved 该死/該死 · gāi​sǐ · to deserve death — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    该死 / 該死

    gāi​sǐ

    to deserve death

    to have committed a crime or action that warrants the death penalty

    该 (literal) → 该/該 · gāi · to deserve 死 (literal) → 死 · sǐ · to die

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  • created sense approved 该死/該死 · gāi​sǐ · damn it — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    该死 / 該死

    gāi​sǐ

    damn it

    an exclamation used to express hatred, annoyance, or irritation; damn; wretched; cursed

    该 (literal) → 该/該 · gāi · to deserve 死 (literal) → 死 · sǐ · [abusive/affectionate]

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  • created sense approved 该死/該死 · gāi​sǐ · I am so sorry — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    该死 / 該死

    gāi​sǐ

    I am so sorry

    an expression of deep self-reproach or humble apology for a mistake, literally meaning "I deserve to die"

    该 (literal) → 该/該 · gāi · to deserve 死 (literal) → 死 · sǐ · to die

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