mei6 waak6魅惑

Jyutpingmei6 waak6

Yalemeih waahk

Uncommon

Definition

To captivate, charm, or allure.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly mysterious or even supernatural undertone, often implying a charm that is difficult to resist. It is more commonly used in written or formal contexts rather than casual daily speech. When describing a person's charm in everyday life, locals prefer using 吸引 or 迷人 instead.

Examples

keoi5佢go2嗰deoi3對ngaan5眼hou2好jau5有mei6魅waak6惑gam2感。

Her eyes are very captivating.

nei5你m4唔hou2好bei2俾keoi5佢ge3嘅mei6魅waak6惑aa4呀。

Don't let his words allure you.

Common phrases

mei6魅waak6惑gam2感

a sense of allure

cung1充mun5滿mei6魅waak6惑

full of charm

Common mistake

Learners often use this as a direct translation for 'attractive', but it is too strong and dramatic for describing normal physical appearance. Using it to describe a friend or colleague can sound overly poetic or like you are describing a character from a fantasy novel.