wut6 gin3 gwai2活見鬼活见鬼
Jyutpingwut6 gin3 gwai2
Yalewuht gin gwái
Definition
To encounter something bizarre or highly undesirable; to experience a ridiculous or absurd situation.
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How it's used
Expresses strong annoyance or disbelief when encountering something irritating or unexpected. It functions as an exclamation of frustration rather than a literal description of seeing a ghost. It is often used to vent about minor inconveniences that disrupt one's day.
Examples
It is raining early in the morning, what a nuisance.
Related words
Common phrases
really annoying
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual supernatural experiences, as it is strictly an idiomatic expression for annoyance. Using it in a serious context will sound confusing or overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
