jiu3 leng3 m4 jiu3 meng6要靚唔要命要靓唔要命
Jyutpingjiu3 leng3 m4 jiu3 meng6
Yaleyiu leng m̀h yiu mehng
Definition
Willing to sacrifice one's health and risk one's life for beauty.
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How it's used
This idiom is a sharp critique of vanity, specifically targeting people who prioritize aesthetics over physical well-being. It is frequently used when someone dresses inappropriately for the weather or undergoes extreme, unhealthy measures to alter their appearance. The tone is often one of exasperated concern or lighthearted mockery.
Examples
She wears mini skirts even in winter; she really values beauty over her own health.
Related words
Common phrases
really valuing beauty over life
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who simply likes to dress well or spend money on luxury items. It specifically implies a physical risk or a disregard for one's health, such as starving oneself or suffering through freezing temperatures.
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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.
