zaan2 gwai2盞鬼盏鬼
Jyutpingzaan2 gwai2
Yalejáan gwái
Definition
Amusing, interesting, and delightful; lively or cute.
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How it's used
Describes something that is clever, quirky, or amusing in a way that catches one's attention. It often implies a sense of wit or a unique, unconventional charm that makes a person or object stand out. While it can mean funny, it leans more towards being 'entertaining' or 'witty' rather than just 'laugh-out-loud hilarious'.
Examples
This design is quite interesting, it really attracts people to buy it.
The joke you told is really funny!
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply a clown or a fool, as it carries a positive connotation of being clever or charmingly eccentric. It is also not typically used for formal situations or serious professional contexts.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
