giu1 dik1 dik1嬌滴滴娇滴滴
Jyutpinggiu1 dik1 dik1
Yalegīu dīk dīk
Definition
Petite, delicate, and sweet; used to describe a woman's appearance or demeanor.
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How it's used
Often carries a nuanced implication of being pampered or needing extra care, sometimes bordering on being high maintenance. While it can be a compliment for a petite and feminine appearance, it can also be used sarcastically to suggest someone is physically weak or overly sheltered. It is almost exclusively reserved for describing women or young girls.
Examples
She usually seems delicate, but she's surprisingly efficient at work.
Who says girls have to be delicate to be liked?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe men, as it would imply they are effeminate or physically fragile, which is typically intended as an insult.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
