aa2 mai4啞謎哑谜
Jyutpingaa2 mai4
Yaleá màih
Definition
Riddle; a word puzzle or guessing game.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a puzzle where the answer is hidden behind metaphorical or cryptic clues. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used in the phrase 出啞謎 to describe someone speaking in a way that is intentionally vague or difficult to understand, similar to speaking in riddles.
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go3個goExamples
He gave us a riddle and asked us to guess what it is.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 謎語, which is the more general term for any kind of riddle or brain teaser. 啞謎 often carries a nuance of being more obscure or requiring lateral thinking to solve.
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Grammar guides
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