bit6 ceot1 sam1 coi4別出心裁别出心裁
Jyutpingbit6 ceot1 sam1 coi4
Yalebiht chēut sām chòih
Definition
Original in creativity and style; having a unique and novel approach that stands out from others.
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How it's used
Used to describe something that stands out because it avoids conventional patterns or clichés. It carries a strong sense of admiration for the creator's ingenuity and effort to be different. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese when describing creative projects, gifts, or unique solutions.
Examples
This design of his is truly novel and very creative.
The method you came up with is so unique, who taught you that?
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Common phrases
the design is novel
the idea is unique
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb, but it functions as an adjective. It should be used with a linking verb like 係 or modified by adverbs like 好 or 真係 to describe a noun or an action.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



