kei4 waan6奇幻
Jyutpingkei4 waan6
Yalekèih waahn
Definition
Fantasy; a fiction genre featuring supernatural elements.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the literary or cinematic genre involving magic, mythical creatures, or supernatural elements. Unlike the broader term 幻想, which can refer to daydreams or general imagination, 奇幻 is strictly used for fictional works that deviate from reality. It is frequently paired with 科幻 to distinguish between magic-based stories and technology-based speculative fiction.
Examples
ngo5我hou2好zung1鍾ji3意tai2睇kei4奇waan6幻siu2小syut3說，dak6特bit6別hai6係go2嗰di1啲jau5有mo1魔faat3法ge3嘅sai3世gaai3界。
I really like reading fantasy novels, especially those worlds with magic.
Do you think this fantasy movie is well-made?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a 'fantasy' in the sense of a personal desire or dream, such as a dream of becoming rich. For those contexts, use 幻想 instead.
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