loeng5 ho2兩可两可
Jyutpingloeng5 ho2
Yaleléuhng hó
Definition
Both options are plausible, acceptable, or possible.
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How it's used
Often used in the idiom 模棱兩可, this term describes a situation where two opposing views or options are equally acceptable or indistinguishable. It carries a sense of indecision or lack of clarity, suggesting that someone is sitting on the fence. It is rarely used as a standalone adjective in casual speech compared to its appearance in formal or written contexts.
Examples
Both of these things are plausible, how should I choose?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of both, but it specifically implies an inability to decide or a lack of clear distinction between two choices. Do not use it to mean both in a positive sense, such as having two good options.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
