min6 ceng1 hau2 seon4 baak6面青口唇白
Jyutpingmin6 ceng1 hau2 seon4 baak6
Yalemihn chēng háu sèuhn baahk
Definition
To look pale and ill, characterized by a pale face and bloodless lips.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This expression vividly describes someone who has lost all color in their face due to extreme fear, shock, or illness. It is a set phrase that functions as an adjective to describe a person's physical state. Unlike the more formal 臉色蒼白, this phrase is highly evocative and emphasizes the contrast between the pale skin and the lack of blood in the lips.
Examples
Why do you look so pale? Are you sick?
Related words
Common phrases
scared pale
sick and pale
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is naturally fair-skinned, as it specifically implies a sudden or abnormal loss of color due to an underlying condition or intense emotion.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
