gwai2 zyu2 ji3鬼主意
Jyutpinggwai2 zyu2 ji3
Yalegwái jyú yi
Definition
An evil scheme, wicked plan, or a surprisingly ingenious idea.
- an evil scheme, wicked plot, or mischievous plan
- an ingenious, surprising, or clever idea
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How it's used
While literally containing the word for ghost, this term is frequently used in a playful or teasing way to describe someone who is mischievous or clever at finding shortcuts. It often implies a sense of cunning rather than genuine malice. When used between friends, it can simply mean a cheeky or unconventional plan.
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He is always coming up with wicked ideas, it is really hard to deal with him.
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Common mistake
Do not assume this always implies something criminal or dangerous. It is very common to use this to describe a child who is being naughty or a friend who is playing a harmless prank.
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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.
