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Definition
An ugly, shabby, or pathetic facial appearance.
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How it's used
Despite the literal translation of cat, this term has nothing to do with the animal and is strictly used to describe a face that looks pathetic, ugly, or displeasing. It is often used to criticize someone's expression when they are sulking or looking disheveled. The tone is quite informal and can be offensive if directed at someone's actual physical features.
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Why are you making that miserable face?
His pathetic look is really off-putting.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe an actual cat or a cute face, as it is exclusively a derogatory term for a person's appearance or expression.
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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.
