lou5 jan4 sing4 nyun6 zai2老人成嫩仔
Jyutpinglou5 jan4 sing4 nyun6 zai2
Yalelóuh yàhn sìhng nyuhn jái
Definition
Rejuvenation; an old person becoming young again.
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How it's used
This expression is a vivid, idiomatic way to describe someone who suddenly looks or acts much younger than their actual age. It carries a slightly playful or exaggerated tone, often used when someone undergoes a drastic makeover or recovers remarkably well from an illness. It is not a formal medical term for anti-aging, but rather a colorful observation of a person's transformation.
Examples
He looks like he has been rejuvenated after the surgery.
Related words
Common phrases
like a rejuvenated person
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the natural aging process or literal biological development. It is strictly reserved for instances where an older person appears to have regained the vitality or appearance of a much younger person.
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