caau4 mang1 mang1巢𠵼𠵼
Jyutpingcaau4 mang1 mang1
Yalechàauh māng māng
Definition
Crumpled and heavily wrinkled.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective carries a strong sense of untidiness or neglect. It is specifically used for physical objects that have lost their smooth texture, such as clothing, paper, or bedsheets. The sound of the word itself mimics the crinkling noise of the material being described.
Examples
The shirt is all crumpled, it looks terrible to wear out.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like a wrinkled or aged face, as it is strictly reserved for inanimate objects. For skin or faces, use 皺 instead.
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