jau1 mei5優美优美
Jyutpingjau1 mei5
Yaleyāu méih
Definition
Beautiful, elegant, or graceful, typically describing music, movement, or environments.
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How it's used
Focus on the aesthetic balance and harmony of an object or setting rather than the physical appearance of a person. It is frequently applied to abstract concepts like melodies, dance movements, or natural landscapes where the visual or auditory experience feels refined and elegant. Unlike words that describe beauty in a more general sense, this term implies a sense of grace and polished quality.
Examples
The environment here is truly exquisite.
Do you think this piece of music is exquisite?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people, as it sounds unnatural and overly formal in a way that might imply a mechanical or detached observation. For describing a person's appearance, use 靚 or 標緻 instead.
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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.
