giu1 nyun6嬌嫩娇嫩
Jyutpinggiu1 nyun6
Yalegīu nyuhn
Definition
Tender, delicate, fine and smooth.
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How it's used
Focuses on a quality of extreme fragility and softness, often implying that something requires gentle care or protection. While it can describe skin, it is also frequently used for fragile organic things like flower petals or young shoots. It carries a slightly literary or aesthetic nuance compared to simple words like 嫩.
Examples
Her face is so soft and delicate, just like a baby's.
These petals are so delicate, don't touch them carelessly.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food, as it sounds unnatural; use 嫩 or 軟滑 instead when talking about meat or texture in cooking.
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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.
