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Jyutpinghaau2 miu6
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Definition
Ingenious, clever, or skillful in method or technique.
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How it's used
Describes solutions, designs, or arrangements that are not just smart but also elegant and well-executed. It implies a sense of finesse or a surprising, creative twist that solves a problem perfectly. While it can be used in casual speech, it often appears in contexts involving planning, strategy, or artistic creation.
Examples
The method he thought of is very ingenious.
How could you think of such a clever strategy?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person directly as clever or smart, as it is meant for the method or idea itself rather than the individual's inherent intelligence. Use 醒目 or 聰明 instead when referring to a person.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
