naau6 gwai2鬧鬼闹鬼
Jyutpingnaau6 gwai2
Yalenaauh gwái
Definition
To be haunted; of a place, believed to be inhabited or visited by ghosts.
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How it's used
Focuses on the activity of haunting rather than the ghost itself. It is commonly used to describe a specific location that has a reputation for paranormal activity, often serving as a warning to others. The term is frequently used in casual storytelling or when discussing urban legends.
Examples
I heard this house is always haunted, it's so scary.
Do you think this place is haunted?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is acting strangely, as it strictly refers to locations being haunted by spirits. Do not confuse it with 撞鬼, which describes the act of encountering a ghost personally.
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