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Jyutpingjung4 gwong1 wun6 faat3
Yaleyùhng gwōng wuhn faat
Definition
Glowing with health and vitality; radiant and full of energy.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a visible, healthy glow that suggests someone is well rested or experiencing a positive life event. It is often used as a compliment to point out a noticeable improvement in someone's appearance or mood compared to their usual state. While it sounds slightly formal due to its four character structure, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe friends or family members.
Examples
You look radiant today, did something happy happen?
After getting enough rest, she immediately looked full of life.
Related words
Common phrases
to look radiant
to be glowing all over
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply wearing a lot of makeup or highlighter, as the phrase specifically implies an internal vitality or health rather than an external cosmetic effect.
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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.
