gaai2解

Jyutpinggaai2

Yalegáai

名詞Very common

Definition

An answer, solution, or key to a problem or question.

neutralother

How it's used

Refers specifically to the solution or interpretation of a problem, riddle, or complex situation. While it functions as a noun, it is far less common in daily speech than the verb 解答 or the noun 答案. Using it often sounds slightly more formal or literary, as if you are discussing a puzzle or a deep meaning.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢tiu4條tai4題muk6目jau5有mou5冇dai6第ji6二go3個gaai2解aa3呀？

Does this question have another answer?

ngo5我nam2諗m4唔dou2到ni1呢go3個mai4謎jyu5語ge3嘅gaai2解。

I cannot think of the answer to this riddle.

Common phrases

mai4謎gaai2解

solution to a riddle

mou4無gaai2解

unsolvable

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 答案, which is the standard word for a general answer to a question or test. Using 解 in everyday contexts like answering a phone call or a simple question will sound unnatural and overly abstract.