naan4 ji5 gaai2 kyut3難以解決难以解决
Jyutpingnaan4 ji5 gaai2 kyut3
Yalenàahn yíh gáai kyut
Definition
Difficult to solve, resolve, or settle.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often appearing in news reports, official documents, or serious discussions. It functions as an adjective to describe problems or situations that are complex and resistant to easy fixes. While perfectly understandable in speech, it sounds more professional and detached compared to casual alternatives.
Examples
This problem is really difficult to solve.
Do you have a way to handle this difficult-to-solve situation?
Related words
Common phrases
a problem that is difficult to solve
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this in casual conversation where a simpler phrase like 好難搞 or 好難搞掂 would sound much more natural and less stiff.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
