kei4 zong1 ji6 fuk6奇裝異服奇装异服
Jyutpingkei4 zong1 ji6 fuk6
Yalekèih jōng yih fuhk
Definition
Bizarre and unusual clothing that is vastly different from local customs or contemporary trends.
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How it's used
Describes clothing that deviates significantly from mainstream fashion or social norms. It often carries a slightly critical or judgmental tone, implying the wearer is seeking attention or acting out of place. Use it when someone's outfit is so unconventional that it draws stares or comments from passersby.
Examples
He always wears bizarre clothes, it's really eye-catching.
Related words
Common phrases
dressed in a bizarre outfit
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply wearing a costume for a specific event like a party or Halloween, as the term implies a lack of conformity to current social standards rather than a temporary disguise.
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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.
