jan2 jan2 joek3 joek3隱隱約約隐隐约约

Jyutpingjan2 jan2 joek3 joek3

Yaleyán yán yeuk yeuk

副詞

Definition

Faintly, indistinctly, or vaguely; not clearly visible, audible, or perceivable.

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How it's used

Focus on sensory perception, as this word is almost exclusively used to describe things that are just barely visible, audible, or perceptible. It often implies that the subject is struggling to confirm the reality of what they are experiencing. It is frequently paired with verbs like 見到, 聽到, or 感覺到 to emphasize the lack of clarity.

Examples

ngo5我jan2隱jan2隱joek3約joek3約gin3見dou2到jyun5遠cyu3處jau5有go3個jan4人jing2影。

I faintly saw a figure in the distance.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪jan2隱jan2隱joek3約joek3約teng1聽dou3到jau5有jan4人aai3嗌gau3救meng6命aa3呀？

Did you vaguely hear someone shouting for help?

Common phrases

jan2隱jan2隱joek3約joek3約teng1聽dou3到

vaguely hear

jan2隱jan2隱joek3約joek3約gin3見dou2到

vaguely see

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe abstract concepts or vague ideas, as it is strictly reserved for physical senses. For vague ideas or unclear situations, use 模糊 or 唔清楚 instead.