jau5 ceoi3有趣

Jyutpingjau5 ceoi3

Yaleyáuh cheui

形容詞Common

Definition

Interesting, amusing, or enjoyable; capturing one's attention and preventing boredom.

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How it's used

Use this word to describe things that are engaging or funny, but be aware that it often leans towards describing something that is entertaining or amusing rather than just intellectually stimulating. It is a versatile adjective that can apply to people, stories, or situations that capture your attention and keep you from feeling bored.

Examples

le1呢tou3套hei3戲gei2幾jau5有ceoi3趣，nei5你tai2睇zo2咗mei6未aa4呀？

This movie is quite interesting, have you watched it yet?

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢hou2好jau5有ceoi3趣，seng4成jat6日ling6令dou3到daai6大gaa1家siu3笑。

He speaks in a very amusing way and always makes everyone laugh.

Common phrases

gei2幾jau5有ceoi3趣

quite interesting

hou2好jau5有ceoi3趣

very interesting

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe people in a way that might sound like you are calling them a clown. While it means amusing, calling someone 有趣 can sometimes imply they are eccentric or strange depending on the tone of voice.