ji4 biu2儀表仪表
Jyutpingji4 biu2
Yaleyìh bíu
Definition
Appearance and grooming, including clothing, accessories, and hairstyle.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the impression created by one's grooming and presentation rather than just physical beauty. It is often used in formal or professional contexts to describe someone who maintains a neat and tidy image. While it encompasses clothing and hair, it implies a sense of self-discipline and respect for the occasion.
Examples
He pays a lot of attention to his appearance and always checks the mirror before going out.
When going for an interview, being well-groomed is the most basic requirement.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 外貌, which refers more to physical features like facial structure that one cannot easily change. Using 儀表 suggests an active effort in grooming, whereas 外貌 is static.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
