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Jyutpingleng3 dou3 baau3 dang1
Yaleleng dou baau dāng
Definition
Extremely beautiful or gorgeous; dressed up spectacularly.
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How it's used
Originating from television talent shows where judges press buttons to light up lamps, this phrase implies a perfect score or maximum attractiveness. It functions as an intensifier that goes beyond just being pretty, suggesting a level of beauty that is striking or impossible to ignore. While it is most commonly used to compliment a person's appearance or outfit, it carries a slightly informal and enthusiastic tone.
Examples
Wow, you look absolutely stunning today!
She looks drop-dead gorgeous after putting on makeup.
Related words
Common phrases
dressed to kill
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts, as it is specifically reserved for human beauty and fashion. It is also quite informal, so it might sound overly casual or even slightly flirtatious in a strictly professional or formal setting.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
