joeng2 seoi1 seoi1樣衰衰样衰衰
Jyutpingjoeng2 seoi1 seoi1
Yaleyéung sēui sēui
Definition
Looking ugly, unsightly, embarrassed, or dejected.
- slanglooking ugly or unsightly
- slanglooking embarrassed or dejected after failing or being scolded
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How it's used
This term describes a facial expression that conveys embarrassment, shame, or a sour, displeased mood. It is frequently used to describe someone who looks like they are about to cry or has just been scolded. While it contains the word for ugly, it focuses more on the emotional state reflected on the face rather than physical appearance.
Examples
He looked quite ashamed after doing something wrong.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is physically unattractive, as that would be offensive and incorrect. It is strictly for describing a temporary, negative facial expression or a mood.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
