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Definition
Attractive, appealing, or fascinating; able to draw interest or attention.
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How it's used
Focuses on the ability to draw attention or interest, often used to describe visual appeal or the quality of an offer. Unlike the Mandarin usage which can sometimes sound formal or academic, it is perfectly natural in casual Cantonese to describe anything from a sale discount to a person's appearance.
Examples
Do you think this plan is attractive enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe physical beauty in the same way as 靚, as it specifically refers to the power to pull someone's interest rather than just being aesthetically pleasing.
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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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