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die liao

phrase
/ˈdaɪ˦ ljaʊ˨˩/

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).

  1. derived from 了
  2. derived from 了
  3. derived from 了

Definitions

  1. Used to suggest that one is doomed, or as good as dead.

    • […] the exam so hard, i die liao lah (that paper was tough as hell, i'm sure to flunk).
    • dont join smrt lar.. with their frequent breakdowns, they are facing alot^([sic]) of scrutiny from the public, stakeholders and regulators. anything goes wrong n they need a scapegoat den u die liao.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see die, liao.

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