dyun2 dou6 fut3 fung1短度闊封短度阔封
Jyutpingdyun2 dou6 fut3 fung1
Yaledyún douh fut fūng
Definition
Short and stout; used to describe a person who is short and fat, or whose clothes make them look so.
colloquialdescriptionsclothing
How it's used
This phrase is a vivid, slightly derogatory way to describe a lack of vertical proportion in either a person's build or the cut of a garment. It specifically highlights a silhouette that is squashed and wide, often implying that the clothing makes the wearer look less flattering. It is much more descriptive and informal than simply calling someone fat.
Examples
Her top is cut so short and wide that she looks like a ball wearing it.
Related words
Common phrases
the cut is short and boxy
a short and stout build
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe objects that are simply small or compact, as it carries a strong connotation of being disproportionately wide compared to height. It is almost exclusively reserved for human bodies or clothing styles.
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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.
