hei2 zin2起腱
Jyutpinghei2 zin2
Yalehéi jín
Definition
To have well-defined, firm, and strong muscles on a part of the body.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the visual appearance of muscles becoming defined or bulging due to exercise or physical labor. It is almost exclusively used for limbs like arms or legs rather than the core or general body mass. The inclusion of 晒 emphasizes the degree of muscle development, suggesting a noticeable and impressive result.
Examples
He works out at the gym all the time, so his arms have become very muscular.
How did you train your legs to become so muscular?
Related words
Common phrases
to have muscular biceps
to train until muscles are defined
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply overweight or bulky, as it specifically implies lean, hard muscle definition. It is a descriptive verb phrase, so do not use it as a noun to describe the muscle itself.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
