joeng2 bing2樣炳样炳
Jyutpingjoeng2 bing2
Yaleyéung bíng
Definition
An ugly or unpleasant facial expression, or an awkward and embarrassing situation.
- slangan ugly or unpleasant face
- slangan awkward, embarrassing, or bad situation
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How it's used
This term is used to describe someone looking particularly displeased, sour, or unattractive due to a bad mood. It carries a strong sense of judgment, implying that the person's facial expression is unpleasant to look at. It is almost exclusively used in informal settings among friends or peers.
Examples
He looks so angry, it's like he wants to hit someone.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樣衰, which is a more general term for being ugly or behaving badly. 樣炳 specifically emphasizes the look of someone who is currently in a foul mood or has a twisted, angry expression.
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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.
