fui1 ng4魁梧

Jyutpingfui1 ng4

Yalefūi ǹgh

形容詞Rare

Definition

Strong and sturdy; tall and robust in build.

neutraldescriptionspeople

How it's used

This term is primarily used to describe men who possess a tall, broad, and imposing physical presence. It carries a sense of admiration or respect for someone's physical stature, often implying they look reliable or intimidating. Unlike more common adjectives for size, it specifically highlights a combination of height and muscularity rather than just being overweight.

Examples

keoi5佢saang1生dak1得hou2好fui1魁ng4梧，hou2好ci5似go3個geoi6巨jan4人gam3咁。

He is built very sturdily, just like a giant.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過go2嗰go3個fui1魁ng4梧ge3嘅bou2保biu1鏢mei6未aa4呀？

Have you seen that sturdy-looking bodyguard yet?

Common phrases

san1身jing4形fui1魁ng4梧

sturdy and imposing physique

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe women, as it is almost exclusively reserved for male physical descriptions. It is also a formal descriptor that sounds slightly out of place in very casual, everyday street slang.