ling4 gei1 jat1 zuk1靈機一觸灵机一触

Jyutpingling4 gei1 jat1 zuk1

Yalelìhng gēi yāt jūk

語句

Definition

To have a sudden inspiration or a brainwave.

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How it's used

This expression describes the exact moment when a creative solution or idea pops into your head unexpectedly. It carries a sense of suddenness and clarity, often associated with problem solving or artistic creation. You will frequently hear it used when someone is stuck on a task and then suddenly finds their way forward.

Examples

keoi5佢dat6突jin4然ling4靈gei1機jat1一zuk1觸，nam2諗dou3到go3個hou2好kiu4橋。

He suddenly had a spark of brilliance and thought of a great idea.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪ling4靈gei1機jat1一zuk1觸，sin1先zi3至waa2畫dou3到le1呢fuk1幅waa2畫㗎？

Did you have a sudden spark of inspiration to draw this picture?

Common phrases

ling4靈gei1機jat1一zuk1觸nam2諗dou3到

to have a sudden spark of inspiration and think of

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 靈機一動, which is a common variant. While both are used interchangeably in daily speech, 靈機一觸 emphasizes the sudden contact or trigger of the idea, whereas 靈機一動 focuses more on the movement or shift in thought.