cing1 sau3清秀
Jyutpingcing1 sau3
Yalechīng sau
Definition
Delicate and pretty; describes someone's facial features as clean, elegant, and refined.
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How it's used
Focuses on a refined, delicate, and unpretentious beauty that avoids being overly flashy or heavy with makeup. It is almost exclusively used to describe women or young men who possess a natural, clean, and elegant appearance. Unlike words that describe intense or striking beauty, this implies a subtle and pleasant charm that is easy on the eyes.
Examples
She has a very refreshing and graceful look, just like a student.
Related words
Common phrases
to be born with a graceful appearance
to have a refreshing and delicate look
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe objects, landscapes, or fashion, as it is strictly reserved for human facial features. Using it for a building or a piece of clothing sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
