syun5 wing5雋永隽永

Jyutpingsyun5 wing5

Yalesyúhn wíhng

形容詞

Definition

Meaningful and thought-provoking; referring to words or writings that are rich in meaning and leave a lasting impression.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe writing, speech, or artistic works that possess a lasting, profound quality. It implies a depth that reveals more meaning the longer one reflects on it, rather than something that is immediately obvious or superficial.

Examples

le1呢pin1篇saan2散man4文se2寫dak1得hou2好syun5雋wing5永，zik6值dak1得sai3細mei6味。

This essay is written in such a meaningful way, it is worth savoring.

keoi5佢gong2講go2嗰geoi3句hou2好syun5雋wing5永，ling3令ngo5我nam2諗zo2咗hou2好noi6耐。

What he said was so thought-provoking that it made me think for a long time.

Common phrases

syun5雋wing5永ge3嘅man4文zi6字

meaningful words

syun5雋wing5永ge3嘅si1詩geoi3句

thought-provoking verses

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common adjective used in casual daily chatter, but it sounds quite sophisticated and slightly academic. Avoid using it to describe simple or straightforward things, as it specifically denotes a depth that invites contemplation.