miu6 soeng2 tin1 hoi1妙想天開妙想天开
Jyutpingmiu6 soeng2 tin1 hoi1
Yalemiuh séung tīn hōi
Definition
To indulge in wild flights of fancy or have highly unrealistic, absurd thoughts.
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How it's used
This idiom describes ideas that are not just creative, but completely detached from reality or logic. It is frequently used to criticize someone for being naive or overly idealistic about a situation. While it sounds like a compliment for imagination, it is almost always used in a dismissive or mocking tone.
Examples
Your plan is simply absurd.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 異想天開, which is a common synonym. While both are used to describe unrealistic thoughts, 妙想天開 can sometimes carry a slightly more sarcastic tone regarding the absurdity of the idea.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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