ban1 fong3奔放
Jyutpingban1 fong3
Yalebān fong
Definition
Bold and uninhibited; free, untrammeled, and unrestrained.
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How it's used
Describes a personality or artistic style that breaks away from conventional social constraints. It carries a positive connotation of being authentic and spirited rather than reckless or chaotic. You will often hear it used to praise someone who is expressive and not afraid to show their true self in public.
Examples
Their personality is very uninhibited; they do whatever they like.
The rhythm of this song is very bold and free; it makes me happy after listening.
Related words
Common phrases
uninhibited personality
bold and passionate
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply rude or lacks manners, as it specifically refers to a sense of freedom and boldness rather than a lack of discipline.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
