min6 hung2面孔
Jyutpingmin6 hung2
Yalemihn húng
Definition
Face or facial expression; appearance.
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How it's used
While 面孔 is understood in Cantonese, it is significantly less common than 面口 or 樣. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the everyday vernacular. You will hear it more often in descriptive contexts or when discussing someone's general appearance rather than just their physical features.
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Their face looks very unfamiliar.
Have you seen this unfamiliar face before?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 面孔 when they should use 面口, which is the more natural, native term for describing someone's facial expression or general look. Using 面孔 in casual conversation can sound slightly stiff or like a direct translation from written Chinese.
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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.
