mou4 joeng6模樣模样

Jyutpingmou4 joeng6

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Definition

(noun) (of industry) 1. Look

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How it's used

While 模樣 is understood in Cantonese, it is often perceived as slightly more formal or literary compared to the ubiquitous 樣. In casual daily speech, people almost always prefer 樣 to describe someone's face or general appearance. Using 模樣 can sound a bit descriptive or narrative, as if you are painting a picture of someone's state rather than just pointing out their face.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5 go3 mou4 joeng6 tai2 lok6 hou2 ci5 hou2 gui6 gam3

佢個模樣睇落好似好攰咁。

He looks like he is very tired.

nei5 gei3 dak1 keoi5 sai3 go3 go2 zan6 hai6 me1 mou4 joeng6 me1

你記得佢細個嗰陣係咩模樣咩？

Do you remember what he looked like when he was a child?

Common phrases

me1 mou4 joeng6

咩模樣

what kind of look

go3 joeng2

個樣

the look of

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 模樣 with 樣貌. 樣貌 is a more formal, written-style term for facial features, whereas 模樣 can also refer to the general state or condition of something, not just the face.