sip3 ceng1 gwai2摄青鬼
Jyutpingsip3 ceng1 gwai2
Yalesip chēng gwái
Definition
To describe someone with elusive, secretive, or stealthy behaviour.
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How it's used
Originally referring to a vengeful spirit in folklore, this term is now used metaphorically to describe someone who moves silently or acts in a sneaky, elusive manner. It carries a slightly negative or teasing connotation, implying the person is up to no good or trying to avoid being noticed. It is particularly common when describing someone who suddenly appears behind you without making a sound.
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zek3隻jekRelated words
Common phrases
like a sneaky ghost
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply quiet or introverted. It specifically implies a sense of stealth or suspicious, ghost-like movement that catches others off guard.
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