cok3 joeng2擢樣擢样
Jyutpingcok3 joeng2
Yalechok yéung
Definition
To forcefully strike a pose or put on a facial expression to look cool or attractive, especially in photos.
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How it's used
This term specifically targets the act of straining one's facial muscles or body to achieve a forced, artificial aesthetic. It carries a strong sense of mockery, implying that the person is trying too hard to project an image that does not come naturally. It is most frequently used when critiquing someone's behavior during photoshoots or social media content creation.
Examples
Don't try so hard to look cool when taking photos, it's so awkward.
He is always posing in front of the mirror, thinking he looks so cool.
Related words
Common phrases
posing forcefully for a photo
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply posing for a photo, which is neutral. 擢樣 implies a negative, cringe-worthy quality where the effort is visible and excessive.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
