gwai3蹶
Jyutpinggwai3
Yalegwai
Definition
A turmoil, disturbance, or state of confusion.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a chaotic or messy situation that disrupts normal order. It is often used to describe social unrest or a sudden, confusing incident that causes trouble for those involved. It carries a sense of disorder that is more intense than a simple argument or disagreement.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
This turmoil has made everyone feel anxious.
Related words
Common phrases
a turmoil
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 亂, but 蹶 implies a more specific, localized event or incident of turmoil rather than a general state of chaos.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
