noi6 jan4 cam4 mei6耐人尋味耐人寻味
Jyutpingnoi6 jan4 cam4 mei6
Yalenoih yàhn chàhm meih
Definition
Thought-provoking; intriguing and worthy of careful thought and deliberation.
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How it's used
Reserved for situations where something is not immediately obvious or carries a hidden, deeper meaning. It often implies a sense of mystery or ambiguity that invites further analysis. Unlike simple adjectives, this idiom functions as a comment on the complexity of a situation or a person's behavior.
Examples
What he said is truly thought-provoking.
What are the thought-provoking details behind this news story?
Related words
Common phrases
quite thought-provoking
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is merely interesting or fun, as it specifically requires a layer of depth or enigma that warrants careful reflection.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
