seoi6邃
Jyutpingseoi6
Yaleseuih
Definition
Deep, mysterious, or detailed.
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How it's used
Deeply literary and formal, this character is rarely encountered in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively used in written contexts or high-register speech to describe abstract concepts like philosophy, mysterious atmospheres, or complex, hidden details. Using it in casual conversation will sound unnatural and overly academic.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 深, which is the standard, versatile word for deep. Only use 邃 when you specifically want to evoke a sense of mystery or profound complexity that exceeds the simple depth implied by 深.
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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.
