bin3 sik1變色变色
Jyutpingbin3 sik1
Yalebin sīk
Definition
To change colour, or to show a sudden change in facial expression due to anger or fear.
- to change colour
- figurativeto show a sudden change in facial expression due to anger or fear
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of physical colour change, this term is frequently used to describe a sudden shift in facial expression due to intense emotion. It often implies a negative reaction like shock, fear, or anger. When used in this metaphorical way, it functions similarly to the English idiom of someone's face turning pale or flushing with rage.
Examples
His expression changed immediately when he heard about this.
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Common phrases
facial expression changes
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of dyeing or painting something, which would require specific verbs like 染 or 油. This term specifically refers to an involuntary or natural process rather than a deliberate action performed on an object.
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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.
