fung1 maau6風貌风貌
Jyutpingfung1 maau6
Yalefūng maauh
Definition
Style, distinctive appearance, or features of a place or thing.
neutralplacesdescriptions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the distinct character or aesthetic quality of a place, person, or era. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often used when describing architecture, historical sites, or the overall vibe of a city. Unlike general words for appearance, it implies a sense of cultural or historical depth.
Examples
This old street still retains its former appearance.
What do you think of the style and features of this city?
Related words
Common phrases
retain the original appearance
unique style and features
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mundane physical appearances of people, as it is reserved for broader, more abstract characteristics like the atmosphere of a location or the spirit of a movement.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
