mei5 miu6美妙
Jyutpingmei5 miu6
Yaleméih miuh
Definition
Wonderful, beautiful, splendid, or amazing.
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How it's used
Focuses on aesthetic or sensory experiences, such as music, scenery, or abstract concepts like a plan or a dream. It carries a slightly more elegant or literary tone compared to everyday adjectives like 好正 or 靚. While it describes positive qualities, it is rarely used to describe people or physical objects directly.
Examples
The melody of this song is truly wonderful.
Do you think this arrangement is wonderful?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or food, as it sounds unnatural and overly poetic in those contexts. Use 靚 or 好食 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
