haak1 haak1 sat6 sat6黑黑實實黑黑实实
Jyutpinghaak1 haak1 sat6 sat6
Yalehāak hāak saht saht
Definition
Tanned and muscular; used to describe a person with dark skin and a strong, robust build.
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How it's used
This adjective specifically describes a healthy, robust appearance often associated with outdoor activity or manual labor. It combines the visual aspect of a tan with the physical impression of being physically fit or solid. It is almost exclusively used to describe men rather than women.
Examples
He exercises all the time, so he looks tanned and muscular.
Is the guy you like tanned and muscular?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe objects or food that are simply dark and hard; it is reserved for describing the physical build and skin tone of a person.
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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.
