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Jyutpingmin6 jung4
Yalemihn yùhng
Definition
A person's facial appearance, look, or expression.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the state or expression of one's face rather than the physical structure itself. It often carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the more common spoken terms like 樣 or 面口. Use it when describing someone's emotional state as reflected on their face, such as when they are looking tired, angry, or surprised.
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When he saw the news, his facial expression changed completely.
Why does your face look so haggard?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the physical face as a body part, as it sounds overly clinical or poetic in daily conversation. For general talk about someone's appearance, stick to 樣 or 面口 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
