jiu4嬈娆
Jyutpingjiu4
Yaleyìuh
Definition
Graceful, enchanting, and delicate in appearance or manner.
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How it's used
Describes a specific kind of feminine charm that combines grace with a touch of allure. It is rarely used in casual speech today, often appearing in literary descriptions or when someone wants to sound slightly poetic or old-fashioned. It focuses on the aesthetic appeal of movement or posture rather than just physical beauty.
Examples
Her posture is very graceful when she dances.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general beauty or cuteness, as it specifically carries a sense of seductive or delicate elegance. It is not a common word for everyday conversation and can sound overly dramatic or archaic if used in the wrong context.
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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.
