ngoi6 biu2外表

Jyutpingngoi6 biu2

Yalengoih bíu

名詞Common

Definition

Outward appearance, exterior, or surface.

neutralpeopledescriptions

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the visible, superficial layer of a person or object. It is often used to contrast with inner qualities or hidden substance, making it a common choice when giving advice about not judging people too quickly. While it can apply to objects, it is most frequently used to describe human physical presentation.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢ngoi6外biu2表tai2睇lok6落hou2好si1斯man4文，kei4其sat6實hou2好waan2玩dak1得。

He looks very gentle on the outside, but he is actually very fun-loving.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個caan2產ban2品ge3嘅ngoi6外biu2表dim2點joeng2樣aa4呀？

What do you think about the appearance of this product?

Common phrases

ngoi6外biu2表si1斯man4文

gentle in appearance

zyu3注zung6重ngoi6外biu2表

to care about one's appearance

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe the 'surface' of a liquid or a flat plane, as it is strictly for the overall aesthetic or physical impression of a whole entity. Use 表面 for abstract surfaces or the top layer of something.