mou4 joeng6模樣模样

Jyutpingmou4 joeng6

Yalemòuh yeuhng

名詞Common

Definition

Appearance; look; the way someone or something looks.

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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

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Examples

keoi5佢go3個mou4模joeng6樣tai2睇lok6落hou2好ci5似hou2好攰gui6咁。

He looks like he is very tired.

nei5你gei3記dak1得keoi5佢sai3細go3個go2嗰zan6陣hai6係me1咩mou4模joeng6樣me1咩？

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

Common phrases

me1咩mou4模joeng6樣

what kind of look

go3個joeng2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.