fung1 coi2風采风采
Jyutpingfung1 coi2
Yalefūng chói
Definition
Elegant appearance and demeanor, typically used to describe public figures like politicians or celebrities.
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How it's used
Focuses on the aura or charisma of someone who is well known or highly respected in public. It implies a sense of grace and dignity that commands attention, often used when someone makes a rare or significant public appearance. It is rarely used to describe ordinary friends or family members in casual settings.
Examples
She displayed a charming elegance on stage.
Did you get a chance to see his elegant presence today?
Related words
Common phrases
to catch a glimpse of someone's elegant presence
to fully display one's charisma
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone's physical beauty or outfit directly, as it refers more to the intangible quality of their presence and demeanor rather than their looks.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
