gwai2 uk1鬼屋
Jyutpinggwai2 uk1
Yalegwái ūk
Definition
A haunted house or haunted attraction.
- a house haunted by ghosts
- a haunted house attraction at a theme park or carnival
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Refers both to supernatural locations in folklore and the commercial attractions found in theme parks. When describing a real place believed to be haunted, it carries a sense of mystery or dread, whereas in a theme park context, it is treated as a fun, adrenaline-fueled activity. It is common to pair this with verbs like 玩 to emphasize the entertainment aspect of the attraction.
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The traps inside this haunted house are really scary.
Do you dare to go into that haunted house to play?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 凶宅, which specifically refers to a real-world property where a death has occurred and is often discussed in the context of property value or real estate listings.
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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.
