jung4 zi1 zuk6 fan2庸脂俗粉

Jyutpingjung4 zi1 zuk6 fan2

Yaleyùhng jī juhk fán

Definition

A shallow, ordinary, or gaudy woman who lacks elegance and refined taste.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of disdain, specifically targeting women who rely on heavy makeup or flashy clothing to compensate for a lack of genuine substance or class. It is rarely used as a neutral description and almost always functions as a harsh critique of someone's personal style or character. Using this term implies that the speaker considers themselves to have a more sophisticated or refined aesthetic.

Examples

go2嗰go3個neoi5女zai2仔daa2打baan6扮dak1得hou2好jung4庸zi1脂zuk6俗fan2粉。

That girl is dressed in a very tacky and shallow way.

nei5你m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日zung1鍾ji3意di1啲jung4庸zi1脂zuk6俗fan2粉laa1啦。

Stop always being attracted to shallow and tacky women.

Common phrases

daa2打baan6扮jung4庸zi1脂zuk6俗fan2粉

dressed in a tacky and shallow manner

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a person who is simply wearing makeup, as it specifically attacks the lack of inner quality or taste behind the appearance. It is a highly offensive term that can easily cause conflict if used in a social setting.