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Jyutpingbou1
Yalebōu
Definition
Beautiful and elegant.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is often considered a literary or archaic way to describe elegance or beauty. Most native speakers will use 靚 or 標緻 instead in daily life. Using this word in casual conversation might make you sound like you are quoting classical poetry or trying to be overly formal.
Examples
She is dressed very elegantly today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 補, which means to mend or supplement, as they sound completely different in tone and are used in entirely unrelated contexts.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
