ngo4 daan2 jing4鵝蛋形鹅蛋形
Jyutpingngo4 daan2 jing4
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Definition
Oval; a goose egg shape.
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How it's used
Describing someone as having a 鵝蛋形 face is a classic compliment in Cantonese, often implying a balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance. It specifically refers to the shape of a goose egg, which is slightly wider at one end, making it distinct from a perfect circle or a generic oval.
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Her face is a standard oval shape.
Do you prefer round or oval shapes?
Related words
Common phrases
oval face
Common mistake
Avoid using 橢圓形 for human faces, as it sounds overly technical or mathematical. Use 鵝蛋形 when describing facial features to sound more natural and descriptive.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
