jyun4 bik1完璧
Jyutpingjyun4 bik1
Yaleyùhn bīk
Definition
Perfect; flawless; complete and without defect.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person who is seen as flawless or ideal in character. It carries a slightly literary or formal weight despite being used in conversation, often appearing in contexts where someone is being praised for their impeccable conduct or performance.
Examples
He is truly a perfect person, with almost no flaws.
Related words
Common phrases
absolutely perfect person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 完璧歸趙, which refers to returning an object in perfect condition. Using it to describe an object rather than a person can sound unnatural or confusing to native speakers.
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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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