miu6 bat1 ho2 jin4妙不可言
Jyutpingmiu6 bat1 ho2 jin4
Yalemiuh bāt hó yìhn
Definition
Too wonderful for words; indescribably beautiful or marvelous.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a literary and slightly elevated tone, often used to describe experiences that transcend simple description. While it is perfectly acceptable in conversation, it sounds more sophisticated than common adjectives like 好正 or 勁. It is frequently applied to sensory experiences such as music, food, or breathtaking views.
Examples
The scenery here is truly beyond words.
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Common phrases
the taste is beyond words
the feeling is indescribably wonderful
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday objects or mundane situations, as it is reserved for things that are truly exceptional or transcendent. Using it for something ordinary can sound sarcastic or overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
