jing1 zi1英姿
Jyutpingjing1 zi1
Yaleyīng jī
Definition
A handsome, dashing, or heroic appearance; a cool posture.
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How it's used
Describes a striking, heroic, or impressive appearance, often associated with physical movement or performance. It carries a slightly literary or dramatic flair, making it sound more deliberate than simply calling someone 型. It is frequently used to playfully tease friends about their self-perceived coolness.
Examples
He really looks so handsome when he plays ball.
Related words
Common phrases
heroic and spirited
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday casual clothing or mundane appearances, as it specifically implies a sense of heroic or performative grandeur that would sound sarcastic in normal contexts.
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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.
