English Explanatory Dictionary

die liao

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to suggest that one is doomed, or as good as dead.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see die, liao.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ˦ ljaʊ˨˩/

Word forms

die liao

Etymology

die + liao (indicates a change of state), from Hokkien 了 (liáu) or Teochew 了 (liao²), with the tone of Mandarin 了 (liǎo). Partial calque of Hokkien 死了 (sí liáu).

Synonyms

die already si liao
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