kei4 ceoi3奇趣

Jyutpingkei4 ceoi3

Yalekèih cheui

形容詞

Definition

Strange yet interesting; novel and amusing.

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How it's used

Describes things that are both unusual and entertaining, often implying a sense of novelty or curiosity. It is frequently used to describe small objects, collections, or experiences that catch one's attention because they are out of the ordinary. Unlike words that imply something is merely strange or weird, this carries a positive, lighthearted tone.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭maai6賣hou2好do1多kei4奇ceoi3趣wun6玩geoi6具。

This shop sells many rare and interesting toys.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過zeoi3最kei4奇ceoi3趣ge2嘅je5嘢hai6係me1咩aa4呀？

What is the most rare and interesting thing you have ever seen?

Common phrases

kei4奇ceoi3趣waan4玩ji3意

rare and interesting gadgets

kei4奇ceoi3趣si6事

rare and interesting anecdotes

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe people or serious situations, as it is almost exclusively reserved for objects, phenomena, or experiences. Describing a person as 奇趣 might sound like you are treating them as a circus attraction or an oddity.