jiu1夭
Jyutpingjiu1
Yaleyīu
Definition
Tender, fresh-looking, or blossoming.
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How it's used
Describes the vibrant, healthy, and delicate appearance of young plants or youthful skin. It carries a sense of vitality and freshness, often implying a state of being in the prime of youth or early growth. While it can apply to people, it is most frequently used to describe the lush, green, and healthy look of vegetation.
Examples
Her cheeks are rosy, she looks very fresh and youthful.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 妖, which refers to supernatural beings or something seductive and evil. The two characters share a similar shape but have completely different meanings and connotations.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
