miu6 jyu5 gaai2 ji4妙語解頤妙语解颐
Jyutpingmiu6 jyu5 gaai2 ji4
Yalemiuh yúh gáai yìh
Definition
To say something witty or humorous that makes people laugh.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that describes a high level of wit and humor, often used to praise someone's ability to lighten the mood. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech and is more common in written descriptions or formal compliments. It implies a sense of elegance and cleverness rather than just telling a crude joke.
Examples
He often says witty things that make people laugh; everyone loves listening to him.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb phrase, but it is a four-character idiom that functions more like an adjective or a descriptive phrase. Do not try to insert colloquial particles like 呀 or 㗎 directly into the middle of the idiom.
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Grammar guides
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