gun1 zim1觀瞻观瞻
Jyutpinggun1 zim1
Yalegūn jīm
Definition
Appearance, look, or the impression created by how something looks.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the fixed phrase 有礙觀瞻 to describe something that looks messy, inappropriate, or offensive to the public eye. It carries a formal or slightly judgmental tone, often used when criticizing public behavior or poor maintenance of a space. You will rarely hear it used outside of this specific negative construction.
Examples
This pile of trash here is really an eyesore.
Related words
Common phrases
unsightly; an eyesore
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for appearance, but it specifically refers to how something affects the dignity or cleanliness of a public space. Do not use it to describe a person's physical beauty or individual style.
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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.
