do1 ji4多疑
Jyutpingdo1 ji4
Yaledō yìh
Definition
Suspicious, paranoid, or distrustful of others.
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How it's used
Describes a personality trait where someone lacks trust in others or constantly suspects hidden motives. It carries a negative connotation, often implying that the person's suspicion is unfounded or excessive. It is frequently used to describe someone who is insecure in relationships or prone to overthinking social interactions.
Examples
He seems like a very suspicious person, always afraid of being cheated.
Don't be so paranoid, they were just joking.
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 懷疑, which is a verb meaning to doubt or suspect something specific. 多疑 is strictly an adjective describing a person's character or state of mind.
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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.
