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Yalegyuhn yùhng
Definition
A tired, weary, or exhausted facial appearance.
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How it's used
Literary in tone, this term is primarily used in written contexts or formal speech to describe someone's appearance. While it is perfectly understood in conversation, using it in casual settings can sound overly dramatic or poetic. For everyday speech, people prefer describing the person as 攰 or 冇精神.
Examples
They look exhausted, have they been working too hard?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb phrase, but it is a noun that describes the state of a face. It is almost always used with a classifier or a verb like 顯露 or 帶有 to describe the appearance.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
