cin1 zi1 baak3 taai3千姿百態千姿百态
Jyutpingcin1 zi1 baak3 taai3
Yalechīn jī baak taai
Definition
An immense variety of postures, gestures, or appearances.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe the visual variety of shapes, postures, or appearances of objects or people. It carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, often appearing in writing or formal speech to emphasize beauty and diversity. While it can describe human movement, it is most frequently applied to nature, such as flowers, clouds, or rock formations.
Examples
The flowers in the garden are in all sorts of shapes and postures, so beautiful.
Her postures while dancing are so varied and graceful, really attractive.
Related words
Common phrases
flowers of all shapes and postures
to present a variety of postures
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people's behavior or personality traits, as it strictly refers to physical form or posture. It is not interchangeable with words describing variety in abstract concepts or choices.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
