gwai2 gwai2 sung4 sung4鬼鬼崇崇
Jyutpinggwai2 gwai2 sung4 sung4
Yalegwái gwái sùhng sùhng
Definition
Sneaky; stealthy; behaving in a secretive or furtive manner.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective describes someone moving or behaving in a way that suggests they are hiding something or up to no good. It carries a strong negative connotation of suspicion and lack of transparency. While it can be used to describe physical movement, it is frequently used to describe someone's general attitude or demeanor during a conversation.
Examples
He is acting sneakily at the doorway, I wonder what he wants to do?
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the word 鬼祟, which is the base form. While 鬼祟 is also used, the reduplicated 鬼鬼崇崇 adds a sense of emphasis and vividness to the description of the person's suspicious behavior.
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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.
