min6 cing1 cing1面青青
Jyutpingmin6 cing1 cing1
Yalemihn chīng chīng
Definition
Pale; having a white, bloodless, or sallow complexion.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective is used specifically to describe a sickly or frightened appearance. It carries a sense of suddenness or visible physical reaction, often implying that the person is about to faint or is deeply unsettled. It is much more vivid and common in casual speech than formal alternatives like 蒼白.
Examples
Why do you look so pale? Are you not feeling well?
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the natural skin tone of a person, as it specifically implies an unhealthy or temporary state caused by illness or fear.
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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.
