naan4 ji5 zi3 seon3難以置信难以置信
Jyutpingnaan4 ji5 zi3 seon3
Yalenàahn yíh ji seun
Definition
Unbelievable; incredible; highly unexpected and difficult to accept as true.
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How it's used
Carries a formal tone that often sounds slightly dramatic or literary in casual conversation. While perfectly understandable, native speakers frequently opt for more direct expressions like 冇可能 or 唔敢相信 to convey the same sense of shock. It is most effective when describing events that defy logic or expectations on a grand scale.
Examples
He actually won the championship, it is truly unbelievable.
This news is so unbelievable, are you lying to me?
Related words
Common phrases
simply unbelievable
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday, trivial situations like missing a bus or forgetting your keys, as it sounds overly heavy and exaggerated. It is better reserved for surprising news or major life events.
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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.
