dak6 ji6特異特异
Jyutpingdak6 ji6
Yaledahk yih
Definition
Extraordinary, peculiar, or supernatural; almost exclusively used in the term for telekinesis or ESP.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively restricted to the phrase 特異功能. It functions as a fixed lexical unit to describe supernatural or paranormal abilities, such as telepathy or psychokinesis. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone adjective to describe something merely unusual or special.
Examples
Do you believe that extraordinary powers exist in this world?
It is like he has extraordinary powers; he saw right through me at a glance.
Related words
Common phrases
extraordinary powers
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this word to describe something that is simply 'special' or 'unique'. For those meanings, use 特別 instead, as using 特異 in everyday contexts will sound unnatural or like you are specifically talking about science fiction tropes.
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Grammar guides
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- 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.
