min6 soeng3面相
Jyutpingmin6 soeng3
Yalemihn seung
Definition
Facial features or appearance, analyzed in physiognomy to understand one's character and fortune.
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How it's used
While often associated with fortune telling, this term is frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone's general appearance or the impression their face gives off. It carries a slightly more analytical nuance than just saying 樣貌, as it implies looking for deeper character traits or destiny markers. It is common to hear people comment that someone has a kind or trustworthy face using this term.
Examples
The master said his facial features look very blessed.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樣貌, which simply refers to one's physical appearance or looks. 面相 specifically carries the connotation of physiognomy or the study of facial features to determine character, whereas 樣貌 is purely descriptive.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
