hei1 pei4 si6嬉皮士
Jyutpinghei1 pei4 si6
Yalehēi pèih sih
Definition
Hippie, a countercultural movement member or style.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loanword from English, specifically used to describe the counterculture movement of the 1960s. It is rarely used to describe someone's actual lifestyle today unless referring to a specific aesthetic or retro fashion style. When used, it often carries a slightly nostalgic or observational tone.
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go3個goExamples
He always dresses like a hippie.
Related words
Common phrases
hippie style
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for being unconventional or messy, as it specifically refers to the historical hippie subculture.
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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.
