dak6 ji6 gung1 nang4特異功能特异功能
Jyutpingdak6 ji6 gung1 nang4
Yaledahk yih gūng nàhng
Definition
Supernatural power; special ability that is extraordinary or violates the laws of nature.
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How it's used
This term is frequently associated with the pop culture craze of the 1980s and 1990s in Hong Kong, when media reports about individuals claiming to possess psychic abilities were common. It carries a slightly playful or skeptical tone when used in everyday conversation today. It is rarely used to describe genuine religious or spiritual gifts, which are usually referred to with different terminology.
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zung3種jungExamples
He seems to have supernatural powers, seeing right through me at a glance.
Related words
Common phrases
to possess supernatural powers
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple talents or skills like playing an instrument or speaking a language, as it specifically refers to abilities that defy physical laws or scientific explanation.
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