miu6 jyu5妙語妙语
Jyutpingmiu6 jyu5
Yalemiuh yúh
Definition
A witty remark, clever saying, or witticism.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to clever, humorous, or insightful remarks that demonstrate quick wit. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in conversation to praise someone's intelligence. Often used to describe a punchline or a sharp observation that cuts through a situation.
Measure word
geoi3句geuiExamples
He said a few witticisms, and the whole room burst into laughter.
That witticism of yours is really meaningful.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe just any funny joke or casual banter. It implies a level of sophistication or intellectual sharpness that typical jokes lack.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
