ou3 miu6奧妙奥妙
Jyutpingou3 miu6
Yaleou miuh
Definition
Profound, subtle, and mysterious, usually describing complex or hard-to-understand systems.
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How it's used
Focuses on the hidden, intricate, or philosophical layers of something rather than just being a synonym for mysterious. It is frequently used to describe systems, natural phenomena, or artistic techniques that possess a depth not immediately apparent to the observer. When used in conversation, it often highlights a sense of admiration for how complex or clever a mechanism is.
Examples
The wonders of nature are truly hard to explain clearly.
Related words
Common phrases
infinite wonders
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple mystery or a crime, as it implies a positive or intellectual depth. Use 神秘 for something that is just unknown or spooky.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
