ling4 gaai3靈界灵界
Jyutpingling4 gaai3
Yalelìngh gai
Definition
Spiritual world
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the supernatural or paranormal realm rather than a religious heaven or hell. It is frequently used in the context of ghost stories, horror films, or personal accounts of seeing spirits. The term carries a slightly mysterious or eerie tone, often implying a boundary between the living and the dead.
Examples
nei5 seon3 m4 seon3 ni1 go3 sai3 gaai3 zan1 hai6 jau5 ling4 gaai3
你信唔信呢個世界真係有靈界？
Do you believe that the spirit world really exists in this world?
keoi5 seng4 jat6 waa6 zi6 gei2 gin3 dou2 ling4 gaai3 ge2 je5
佢成日話自己見到靈界嘅嘢。
He always says he can see things from the spirit world.
Related words
Common phrases
zip3 zuk1 ling4 gaai3
接觸靈界
to contact the spirit world
ling4 gaai3 si6 mat6
靈界事物
supernatural matters
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to religious afterlife concepts like heaven or hell, as it specifically denotes the realm of ghosts and spirits rather than a place of divine judgment.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
