cyun4 san4傳神传神
Jyutpingcyun4 san4
Yalechyùhn sàhn
Definition
Vivid; lifelike; closely resembling or mimicking another creature or person.
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How it's used
Focuses on the quality of capturing the essence or spirit of a subject rather than just visual accuracy. It is frequently applied to artistic performances, impersonations, or portraits that evoke the exact vibe of the original. Unlike simple descriptions of likeness, this term implies a high level of skill and artistic success.
Examples
The painting he drew is truly lifelike.
You mimic so vividly, it is just like the person themselves.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects that are merely identical in appearance, as it specifically highlights the capture of a living spirit or characteristic energy.
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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.
