min6 wong4 wong4面黃黃面黄黄
Jyutpingmin6 wong4 wong4
Yalemihn wòhng wòhng
Definition
Having a sickly pale or sallow face due to weakness or poor health.
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How it's used
This expression specifically describes a yellowish, sallow complexion often associated with poor health, anemia, or exhaustion. Unlike simply being pale, which might imply shock or fear, this term carries a connotation of chronic illness or a lack of vitality. It is frequently used to describe children or people who are perceived as physically weak.
Examples
He stays up late all the time, which makes him look sickly and pale.
Related words
Common phrases
looking sickly pale
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is pale due to fear or sudden shock, as those situations typically call for terms like 面青青.
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Grammar guides
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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.
