ci5 mou4 ci5 joeng6似模似樣似模似样
Jyutpingci5 mou4 ci5 joeng6
Yalechíh mòuh chíh yeuhng
Definition
Looking like the real thing; performing an action or skill with convincing skill or likeness.
- to look very much like the real thing; to be a convincing imitation
- to do something skillfully, looking like an expert or professional
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the visual or performative quality of an action rather than just a static resemblance. It implies that someone has successfully mimicked the technique or style of an expert, even if they are still a beginner. It is frequently used to offer a compliment when someone performs a task with surprising competence.
Examples
He learned guitar for a few lessons, and he plays it quite convincingly now.
This cake you made looks really professional, where did you learn it?
Related words
Common phrases
made to look professional
impersonated very convincingly
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple physical resemblance between two people, such as saying two brothers look alike. It is strictly reserved for evaluating the quality of an action, skill, or a project someone has completed.
Grammar color guide
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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.
