zaak3 zaak3 cing1 kei4嘖嘖稱奇啧啧称奇
Jyutpingzaak3 zaak3 cing1 kei4
Yalejak jak chīng kèih
Definition
To click one's tongue in wonder (idiom)
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How it's used
This idiom describes a reaction of genuine wonder or disbelief, often accompanied by the physical act of clicking one's tongue. It is more formal than simply saying someone is surprised, as it carries a sense of admiration for something extraordinary or miraculous. You will often find it used in news reports or storytelling to emphasize the collective reaction of a crowd.
Examples
keoi5 go3 mo1 seot6 biu2 jin2 zan1 hai6 zing1 coi2 gun1 zung3 tai2 dou3 zik1 zik1 cing1 kei4
佢個魔術表演真係精彩，觀眾睇到嘖嘖稱奇。
His magic show was truly spectacular, and the audience was amazed.
gin3 dou2 ni1 go3 kei4 zik1 nei5 zung6 m4 zik1 zik1 cing1 kei4 me1
見到呢個奇蹟，你仲唔嘖嘖稱奇咩？
Seeing this miracle, how can you not be amazed?
Related words
Common phrases
ling6 jan4 zik1 zik1 cing1 kei4
令人嘖嘖稱奇
to make people marvel
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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