ling4 ji6靈異灵异
Jyutpingling4 ji6
Yalelìhng yih
Definition
Supernatural, paranormal, or eerie; things that are strange and hard to explain scientifically, often associated with ghosts or spirits.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on phenomena that defy scientific explanation, often implying a supernatural or ghostly presence. It carries a sense of unease or dread, making it the standard term for ghost stories or unexplained occurrences in local media. Unlike more general words for strange, it is almost exclusively reserved for the paranormal.
Examples
This house is so spooky, I always hear strange noises.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe something that is simply weird or unusual in a non-supernatural way, as that would sound confusing to native speakers. For everyday strange or bizarre things, use 古怪 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
