joeng6 zi2樣子样子
Jyutpingjoeng6 zi2
Yaleyeuhng jí
Definition
Appearance, shape, or look.
- physical appearance; facial features
- manner; state; the way something seems or looks
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How it's used
While 樣子 is understood in Cantonese, native speakers almost exclusively use 樣 instead in daily speech. Using the two-character form often sounds slightly more formal or influenced by written Chinese. It is common to pair 樣 with a classifier like 個 or even 嗰 to describe someone's specific look.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 樣子 when they should just use the single character 樣. Additionally, do not confuse 樣 with 似樣, which is an adjective meaning decent or presentable.
Grammar color guide
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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.
