gwai2 seng1 gwai2 hei3鬼聲鬼氣鬼声鬼气
Jyutpinggwai2 seng1 gwai2 hei3
Yalegwái sēng gwái hei
Definition
Speaking in a weird, whispering, or furtive tone; strange and suspicious.
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How it's used
Describes someone whose tone of voice or manner of speaking is suspicious, sneaky, or unsettling. It often implies that the person is being dishonest or trying to conceal their true intentions. The term is frequently used to call out someone who is acting in a way that feels off or untrustworthy.
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Common phrases
to speak in a suspicious or weird tone
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a ghost or a supernatural sound. It is strictly used for human behavior and speech that feels shady or deceptive.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
