haa6 faan4下凡
Jyutpinghaa6 faan4
Yalehah fàahn
Definition
To descend to the mortal world, as of a deity or immortal from heaven.
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How it's used
Primarily used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is exceptionally beautiful or talented, as if they do not belong to the mundane world. It carries a slightly dramatic or hyperbolic tone, often used to compliment someone's appearance or grace. When used literally, it refers to mythological figures, but in daily life, it is almost exclusively a figure of speech.
Examples
She is so beautiful, just like a goddess who descended to the mortal world.
Do you think you are a god who descended to the mortal world?
Related words
Common phrases
a goddess descending to the mortal world
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone simply moving house or traveling to a different city, as the term specifically implies a divine origin and a descent to the human realm.
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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.
