gwai2 sei2鬼死
Jyutpinggwai2 sei2
Yalegwái séi
Definition
Extremely; incredibly; very much. Used as an intensifier before adjectives or verbs.
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How it's used
Used as an intensifier for adjectives, this phrase adds a strong, slightly impatient or exasperated tone to a sentence. It functions similarly to 'so' or 'damn' in English, emphasizing the extreme degree of a quality. It is almost always followed by 咁 to link it to the adjective being intensified.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is so expensive.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings as it is strictly colloquial and carries a rough edge. It should not be confused with 鬼, which refers to a ghost or is used in other idiomatic expressions like 搞鬼.
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