miu6 ceoi3 waang4 sang1妙趣橫生妙趣横生

Jyutpingmiu6 ceoi3 waang4 sang1

Yalemiuh cheui wàahng sāng

Definition

Full of wit and humor; highly interesting and amusing (of speech, language, or writing).

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How it's used

This idiom is primarily used to describe someone's wit or the engaging quality of a piece of writing. It carries a positive, sophisticated tone, suggesting that the subject is not just funny, but clever and delightful in their expression. While it can apply to casual conversation, it is often reserved for praising someone who has a natural talent for storytelling or public speaking.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢zan1真hai6係miu6妙ceoi3趣waang4橫saang1生，seng4成jat6日jan5引dou3到daai6大gaa1家siu3笑。

The way they speak is so witty and interesting, they always make everyone laugh.

le1呢bun2本syu1書se2寫dak1得miu6妙ceoi3趣waang4橫saang1生，nei5你jat1一ding6定jiu3要tai2睇haa6下。

This book is written in such a witty and engaging way, you really must read it.

Common phrases

se2寫dak1得miu6妙ceoi3趣waang4橫saang1生

written in a witty and engaging way

gong2講dak1得miu6妙ceoi3趣waang4橫saang1生

spoken in a witty and engaging way

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for funny, but it specifically refers to the charm and wit of language or content. Avoid using it to describe a person who is simply a clown or a prankster, as the term implies a level of intellectual or creative flair.