ji3 wui6意會意会
Jyutpingji3 wui6
Yaleyi wuih
Definition
To realize, understand, or sense something that is left unsaid or implicit.
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How it's used
Focuses on grasping meaning that is conveyed through subtext, body language, or atmosphere rather than explicit verbal instruction. It implies a level of intuition or social intelligence where one picks up on cues that others might miss. It is often used in professional or social settings where things are left unsaid to maintain politeness or avoid direct confrontation.
Examples
He is being so vague, have you realised what he wants yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 明白 or 知道, which are used for understanding explicit information. Using 意會 for a direct statement like 佢話佢肚餓 sounds unnatural because there is no subtext to decode.
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Grammar guides
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