caa3奼姹
Jyutpingcaa3
Yalecha
Definition
Beautiful; colorful.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to denote a vibrant, eye-catching beauty. It is rarely heard in casual daily speech, as speakers typically prefer more common adjectives like 靚 or 鮮艷. Using it in conversation often adds a poetic or slightly archaic flair to your description.
Examples
She is dressed very beautifully today.
Related words
Common phrases
a riot of colorful flowers
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 詫, which relates to being surprised or amazed. Ensure you do not use them interchangeably, as they share a similar visual structure but have completely distinct meanings.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
