caa3詫诧
Jyutpingcaa3
Yalecha
Definition
To be amazed, surprised, or to consider something strange.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in the compound 詫異 in modern Cantonese. It functions as a formal, literary morpheme rather than a standalone verb used in casual speech. While it conveys surprise, it carries a slightly more intellectual or written tone compared to common spoken alternatives like 驚奇 or 奇怪.
Examples
He felt very astonished when he heard the news.
Related words
Common phrases
astonished
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this as a standalone verb in conversation, as it will sound unnatural or archaic. Stick to using it only within the established compound 詫異.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
