wai1逶
Jyutpingwai1
Yalewāi
Definition
Winding or curving; leisurely.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound 逶迤 to describe paths that twist and turn or people moving in a slow, unhurried manner. It carries a literary or descriptive tone that is rarely used in casual, rapid-fire speech. When describing a road, it emphasizes the visual aspect of the curves rather than just the difficulty of the terrain.
Examples
The road is extremely winding.
Related words
Common phrases
winding and tortuous
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 委屈, which sounds similar but relates to feeling wronged or aggrieved. Ensure you do not use it to describe emotional states, as it is strictly for physical movement or landscape features.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
