ji4 waak6疑惑
Jyutpingji4 waak6
Yaleyìh waahk
Definition
Puzzled, confused, or uncertain about something.
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How it's used
While this word exists in written Chinese, it is often used in speech to describe a state of confusion or suspicion regarding someone's motives. It carries a slightly more formal or serious weight than simply saying 唔明 or 唔知點解. It is frequently paired with facial expressions to describe someone who is visibly trying to process a confusing situation.
Examples
He looks puzzled, not knowing what happened.
Related words
Common phrases
a look of confusion on one's face
full of doubts
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of 唔明, but it specifically implies a sense of doubt or suspicion rather than just a lack of understanding. Using it for simple confusion, like not understanding a math problem, can sound overly dramatic or literary.
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Grammar guides
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