cau2 joeng2醜樣丑样

Jyutpingcau2 joeng2

Yalecháu yéung

Definition

(adjective) (of facial look) ugly; hideous; disgusting

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How it's used

Focuses on the visual unpleasantness of an object or person, often implying a lack of aesthetic appeal rather than just a physical deformity. It is frequently used to describe inanimate objects like clothing, food, or design choices, making it more versatile than just describing human faces. The term carries a blunt, informal tone that can sound quite harsh if used directly to someone's face.

Examples

keoi5 go3 joeng2 saang1 dak1 hou2 cau2 joeng2 seng4 jat6 bei2 jan4 siu3

佢個樣生得好醜樣，成日俾人笑。

He looks very ugly and is always being laughed at.

le1 gin2 saam1 gam3 cau2 joeng2 nei5 dim2 gaai2 zung6 jiu3 maai5 aa4

呢件衫咁醜樣，你點解仲要買呀？

This shirt is so ugly, why do you still want to buy it?

Common phrases

saang1 dak1 cau2 joeng2

生得醜樣

born ugly

hou2 cau2 joeng2

好醜樣

very ugly

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 樣衰, which often implies a person's behavior or character is disgraceful or shameful, whereas 醜樣 is strictly about physical appearance.