miu6 caak3妙策
Jyutpingmiu6 caak3
Yalemiuh chaak
Definition
An ingenious strategy or clever plan.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite its meaning. It is often used in professional or strategic contexts rather than casual daily conversation. Speakers might use it with a touch of irony when describing a clever solution to a minor problem.
Examples
Do you have any other ingenious strategies?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in very casual settings where a simpler term like 好計 or 好橋 would be more natural. It can sound overly dramatic or pretentious if applied to trivial matters.
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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.
