hou2 hou2 tai2 tai2好好睇睇
Jyutpinghou2 hou2 tai2 tai2
Yalehóu hóu tái tái
Definition
Presentable; looking decent, respectable, or nice enough to not be embarrassing.
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How it's used
Focuses on the external appearance or presentation of something to ensure it meets social expectations. It is frequently used when advising someone to dress up or prepare an item so that it does not cause embarrassment in a formal or public setting. The reduplication of the adjective adds a sense of effort and care taken to achieve a respectable look.
Examples
Remember to dress presentably for your job interview tomorrow.
This gift is wrapped very nicely and looks very decent to give to others.
Related words
Common phrases
to dress presentably
to wrap nicely
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 好睇, which simply means interesting or visually appealing. While 好睇 describes something that is fun to watch or looks good, 好好睇睇 specifically emphasizes being presentable, decent, or appropriate for a social occasion.
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