<p>It seems that that at some time <em>dweg</em> (or <em>died while eating gumbo</em>) has been used in English by some people. Although I can't find many references to it. The definition for dweg can be found on this website: <a href="http://www.abbrt.com/dweg" rel="nofollow">http://www.abbrt.com/dweg</a></p>

<p>For some reason this ended up in the <em>Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary</em> which is one of the sources of Nciku. Nciku also has the definition for <a href="http://www.nciku.com/search/zh/detail/%E5%90%83%E7%A7%8B%E8%91%B5%E6%97%B6%E8%BF%87%E4%B8%96/1850452" rel="nofollow">dweg</a> and 吃秋葵时过世 is their tranlation of <em>died while eating gumbo</em>.</p>

<p>It is definitely not a Chinese expression and not something that is worthwhile learning.</p>

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2013-01-18T22:08:28.067Z
Since you brought up the idea that it may actually be originated from the English side, I am wondering if it has anything related with the book [Death by Gumbo](http://www.amazon.com/Death-Gumbo-Russo-Mystery-ebook/dp/B004Y00DNQ). Maybe someone was trying to do a translation of the book title?!
John Siu
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2013-01-20T13:34:44.890Z
I assumed gumbo was a Chinese dish, since they used okra which I only met in China. Next time I find something as ambiguous I will confirm I know the English definition. Point taken.
tao
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<p>I found this on nciku.cn and after searching around I could find no other references or even mention. Is this a translation error or some sort of dictionary blip?
I asked a few Chinese friends but they had never heard of it nor any idea to what it could signify aside from one's death.</p>

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2013-01-18T06:00:30.020Z
Unless it is some form of news headline or has some kind of historical reference, I really don't see any significance of the sentence. I don't recall any related specific usage. I think it is just some random online translation. Maybe someone can give more input.
John Siu
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What is the significance of 吃秋葵时过世?
# What is the significance of 吃秋葵时过世?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-01-18)

I found this on nciku.cn and after searching around I could find no other references or even mention. Is this a translation error or some sort of dictionary blip?
I asked a few Chinese friends but they had never heard of it nor any idea to what it could signify aside from one's death.

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> **username_1**: Unless it is some form of news headline or has some kind of historical reference, I really don't see any significance of the sentence. I don't recall any related specific usage. I think it is just some random online translation. Maybe someone can give more input.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2013-01-18. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

It seems that that at some time *dweg* (or *died while eating gumbo*) has been used in English by some people. Although I can't find many references to it. The definition for dweg can be found on this website: <http://www.abbrt.com/dweg>

For some reason this ended up in the *Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary* which is one of the sources of Nciku. Nciku also has the definition for [dweg](http://www.nciku.com/search/zh/detail/%E5%90%83%E7%A7%8B%E8%91%B5%E6%97%B6%E8%BF%87%E4%B8%96/1850452) and 吃秋葵时过世 is their tranlation of *died while eating gumbo*.

It is definitely not a Chinese expression and not something that is worthwhile learning.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Since you brought up the idea that it may actually be originated from the English side, I am wondering if it has anything related with the book [Death by Gumbo](http://www.amazon.com/Death-Gumbo-Russo-Mystery-ebook/dp/B004Y00DNQ). Maybe someone was trying to do a translation of the book title?!  
> **username_0**: I assumed gumbo was a Chinese dish, since they used okra which I only met in China. Next time I find something as ambiguous I will confirm I know the English definition. Point taken.  

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