baak6 syut1 syut1 waat6 lyut1 lyut1白雪雪滑捋捋
Jyutpingbaak6 syut1 syut1 waat6 lyut1 lyut1
Yalebaahk syūt syūt waaht lyūt lyūt
Definition
Very white and smooth.
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How it's used
This is a reduplicative compound that functions as an intensive adjective to describe skin quality. It combines two separate four character phrases to create a vivid, sensory image of flawless, porcelain like skin. You will mostly hear this used in the context of beauty routines or when complimenting someone's complexion.
Examples
Her face is very white and smooth, she is so pretty.
How do you maintain your skin to be so white and smooth?
Related words
Common phrases
skin is very white and smooth
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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.
