caai1 ji4猜疑

Jyutpingcaai1 ji4

Yalechāai yìh

動詞Rare

Definition

To be suspicious or distrustful of others.

colloquialemotionpeople

How it's used

This word carries a heavier, more formal weight than the everyday term 懷疑. While 懷疑 is neutral and can simply mean to doubt a fact or a piece of information, 猜疑 specifically describes a persistent, unhealthy state of mind where someone is constantly questioning the motives or loyalty of others. It is often used to describe the breakdown of trust in romantic relationships or close friendships.

Examples

nei5你seng4成jat6日caai1猜ji4疑keoi5佢，daai6大gaa1家dim2點joeng2樣soeng1相cyu3處lok6落heoi3去aa4呀？

You are always suspicious of him, how can we carry on getting along?

m4唔hou2好caai1猜ji4疑gam3咁do1多laa1啦，keoi5佢gan1根bun2本mou5冇zou6做gwo3過go2嗰gin2件si6事。

Don't be so suspicious, he never actually did that thing.

Related words

synonymwaai4 ji4懷疑wàih yìh

Common phrases

wu6互soeng1相caai1猜ji4疑

mutual suspicion

caai1猜ji4疑sam1心

suspicious nature

Common mistake

Learners often use this word to mean simply doubting a fact, such as doubting if it will rain. Use 懷疑 for general doubt, and reserve 猜疑 for when you are questioning someone's character or intentions.