gam2 sau3錦繡锦绣
Jyutpinggam2 sau3
Yalegám sau
Definition
Beautiful or splendid landscape, as if embroidered on silk.
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How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation to describe everyday objects. It carries a sense of grandeur and is almost exclusively reserved for describing vast landscapes or national territory. Using it for small, pretty things will sound unnatural or overly poetic.
Examples
The scenery here is truly magnificent.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 靚, which is the standard colloquial word for beautiful. Using 錦繡 to describe a person or a small item like a dress will sound bizarre, as it is strictly reserved for scenery or abstract concepts of beauty.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
