ceoi3 zi3趣緻趣致
Jyutpingceoi3 zi3
Yalecheui ji
Definition
Cute, lovely, and adorable.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the endearing or charming quality of something small, often used for babies, pets, or miniature objects. While similar to 得意, it carries a slightly more refined or descriptive nuance, emphasizing a delicate or whimsical charm rather than just general likability. It is rarely used to describe adults unless they are being teased for having a baby-like appearance.
Examples
This kitten is so cute, where did you buy it?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 趣怪, which describes something that is funny, weird, or eccentric. Using 趣緻 to describe a person who is acting strangely will sound confusing to native speakers.
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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.
