fu2 hau2 fu2 min6苦口苦麵苦口苦面
Jyutpingfu2 hau2 fu2 min6
Yalefú háu fú mihn
Definition
To have a miserable, sad, or worried facial expression.
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How it's used
This expression describes a facial expression that is visibly unhappy, grumpy, or pained. It implies that the person is projecting their negative mood onto their face, often to the point of being annoying or off-putting to others. It is frequently used to tell someone to cheer up or to complain about someone's bad attitude.
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Do not confuse this with simply being sad or crying. This term specifically refers to the appearance of a person's face, suggesting a persistent, sour, or sulky expression rather than a fleeting emotional state.
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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.
