waai4 ji4懷疑怀疑

Jyutpingwaai4 ji4

Yalewàaih yìh

動詞Very common

Definition

To doubt or suspect something without sufficient evidence.

neutralemotionpeople

How it's used

Use this word when you have a gut feeling or a lack of trust, but lack concrete proof to confirm your hunch. It is often used in casual settings to express personal skepticism about someone's actions or a situation. It carries a slightly more serious tone than just being unsure, as it implies a negative judgment or a lack of confidence in the truthfulness of the subject.

Examples

ngo5我waai4懷ji4疑keoi5佢gong2講daai6大waa6話aak3呃ngo5我。

I suspect he is lying to me.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪waai4懷ji4疑gan2緊ngo5我aa4呀？

Are you suspecting me?

Related words

synonymji4 waak6疑惑yìh wakh

Common phrases

waai4懷ji4疑jan4人sang1生

to question one's life choices

waai4懷ji4疑zi6自gei2己

to doubt oneself

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply not knowing something, as it specifically implies a suspicion of wrongdoing or falsity. It is not a direct translation for being confused or puzzled, for which you should use 唔明 or 唔知。