joeng6樣样
Jyutpingjoeng6
Yaleyeuhng
Definition
Appearance, shape, form, or figure.
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How it's used
Beyond physical appearance, this word is frequently used to describe the general state or quality of something. It often appears in the phrase 咩樣 to ask what something looks like or to express confusion about a situation. When describing a person, it specifically refers to their facial features or overall look.
Measure word
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What do you think of the appearance of this design?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 樣子, which is common in Mandarin but sounds unnatural and overly formal in spoken Cantonese. Always prefer using 樣 with a classifier like 個 or 嗰 when referring to a specific person or object's appearance.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
