can3襯衬
Jyutpingcan3
Yalechan
Definition
To match or suit; to coordinate or look good together.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual harmony between two items or between an item and a person. It is most frequently used in the context of fashion, where it implies that a piece of clothing complements the wearer's style or body type. Beyond fashion, it can describe how well two people or things go together in a broader sense.
Examples
Do you think these pants match the jacket?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 配, which is more formal and often used in technical or culinary contexts. Stick to 襯 when talking about personal style or aesthetics in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
