mai4 waan6迷幻
Jyutpingmai4 waan6
Yalemàih waahn
Definition
Vague, illusory, and confusing; or hallucinogenic when referring to drugs.
- vague, illusory, and confusing
- technicalhallucinogenic; mind-altering
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of hallucinogenic substances, this word is frequently used metaphorically to describe situations that are surreal, confusing, or defy logical explanation. It carries a sense of being disoriented or detached from reality, similar to the feeling of being in a dream or under a spell. When used in this figurative way, it often implies that something is bizarre enough to make one question their own perception.
Examples
The plot of this movie is truly mind-boggling.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple confusion or forgetfulness, as it specifically implies a distorted or dreamlike state rather than just a lack of clarity.
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