jung4 maau6容貌
Jyutpingjung4 maau6
Yaleyùhng maauh
Definition
A person's facial appearance or looks.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to facial features and overall look rather than general style or fashion. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, making it less common in casual everyday banter than describing someone as 靚仔 or 樣衰. Use it when you want to sound more descriptive or objective about someone's physical traits.
Examples
Even though she is older now, her appearance is still beautiful.
Do you think his appearance has changed at all?
Related words
Common phrases
beautiful appearance
dignified appearance
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe inanimate objects or general style, as it strictly pertains to human faces. Learners often confuse it with 樣, which is the standard, versatile word for face or appearance in spoken Cantonese.
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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.
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