geoi2 sau2 tau4 zuk1舉手投足举手投足

Jyutpinggeoi2 sau2 tau4 zuk1

Yalegéui sáu tàuh jūk

名詞

Definition

One's appearance, posture, and every move or gesture.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the grace and mannerisms that reveal a person's temperament or breeding. It is often used to compliment someone who carries themselves with effortless poise or a distinct style. Unlike simple body language, this term carries a slightly more formal or literary weight despite being used in everyday conversation.

Examples

keoi5佢geoi2舉sau2手tau4投zuk1足dou1都hou2好jau5有ming4明sing1星fung1風faan6範。

Every gesture of hers carries the aura of a star.

nei5你lau4留ji3意haa5下keoi5佢geoi2舉sau2手tau4投zuk1足，hai6係mai6咪hou2好jau1優ngaa5雅le1呢？

Take a look at her gestures, aren't they very elegant?

Common phrases

geoi2舉sau2手tau4投zuk1足zi1之gaan1間

in every gesture

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe mundane or functional movements like reaching for a cup or walking to the door. It is reserved for movements that reflect a person's overall demeanor or character.