gwai2 ceot1 din6 jap6鬼出電入鬼出电入
Jyutpinggwai2 ceot1 din6 jap6
Yalegwái chēut dihn yahp
Definition
Full of rapid changes and elusive, unpredictable movements.
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How it's used
Describes someone or something that moves with such speed and unpredictability that they seem almost supernatural. It is often used to describe a person who is difficult to track or pin down, whether in a physical sense or in their decision making. The imagery of ghosts and electricity emphasizes a sense of sudden, jarring shifts that leave others bewildered.
Examples
He works in such an elusive and unpredictable way that you can never figure out his next move.
Related words
Common phrases
movements are erratic and elusive
methods are unpredictable and crafty
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply fast or athletic. It specifically carries a nuance of being elusive, mysterious, or slightly unsettling due to the lack of a clear pattern in their actions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
