ngaa5 zuk6 gung6 soeng2雅俗共賞雅俗共赏
Jyutpingngaa5 zuk6 gung6 soeng2
Yalengáh juhk guhng séung
Definition
Appealing to both the refined and the popular; appreciated by people of all tastes.
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How it's used
Describes works that bridge the gap between high art and popular entertainment. It implies a rare balance where experts find depth while casual audiences find immediate enjoyment. It is frequently used in reviews of films, music, or literature to praise accessibility without sacrificing quality.
Examples
This movie appeals to everyone, both adults and children love watching it.
How can one create a work that appeals to both the refined and the general public?
Related words
Common phrases
the work appeals to all
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
