ngoi6 sing1外星
Jyutpingngoi6 sing1
Yalengoih sīng
Definition
Extraterrestrial; planets or space outside of Earth.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of space, this term is frequently used as a metaphor for someone whose thoughts or behaviors are bizarre, incomprehensible, or completely out of touch with reality. It functions as a modifier for nouns, so it is almost always followed by another word like 人 or 生物 to form a complete concept.
Examples
Do you believe there are extraterrestrial beings in this world?
He always thinks about weird alien stuff, it is really hard to communicate with him.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone noun to refer to an alien; always attach a noun like 人 to complete the meaning.
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Grammar guides
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