fu4 jung4芙蓉
Jyutpingfu4 jung4
Yalefùh yùngh
Definition
Cotton rose hibiscus (Hibiscus mutabilis); foo yung (Chinese dish similar to an omelet)
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How it's used
Primarily used in literary contexts or idioms to describe feminine beauty that is natural and untainted. It carries a sense of elegance and purity rather than just physical attractiveness. While it literally refers to the lotus flower, it is rarely used in casual conversation to talk about the plant itself, as 荷花 is the standard term for that.
Examples
keoi5 go3 joeng2 hou2 ci5 ceot1 seoi2 fu4 jung4 gam3 cing1 sau3
佢個樣好似出水芙蓉咁清秀。
She looks as refined and beautiful as a lotus emerging from water.
ni1 go3 neoi5 zai2 zan1 hai6 saang1 dak1 hou2 ci5 fu4 jung4 gam3 leng3
呢個女仔真係生得好似芙蓉咁靚。
This girl is truly as beautiful as a lotus.
Related words
Common phrases
ceot1 seoi2 fu4 jung4
出水芙蓉
a fresh and natural beauty
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is just 'pretty' or 'sexy' in a modern, trendy way. It specifically implies a classic, refined, and modest type of beauty.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
