hou2 gik1好激
Jyutpinghou2 gik1
Yalehóu gīk
Definition
Very exciting, thrilling, or intense.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Describes situations or emotions that are intense, heated, or extreme in nature. It is frequently used to characterize competitive sports, arguments, or high-stakes scenarios where tension is palpable. Unlike formal adjectives, it carries a sense of immediate, visceral excitement or conflict.
Examples
They are having a very heated argument.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is simply 'very good' or 'excellent' in a positive sense, as it specifically implies a high level of intensity or agitation rather than quality.
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