ngoi6 jing4外形
Jyutpingngoi6 jing4
Yalengoih yìhng
Definition
The external shape, appearance, or contour of an object.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the external appearance or silhouette of an object rather than its internal structure or function. It is frequently used when discussing design aesthetics, such as the sleekness of a phone or the silhouette of a building. While it can apply to people, it is more commonly reserved for inanimate objects or products.
Measure word
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This car has a cool shape, it looks like a sports car.
What do you think of the shape of this cake?
Related words
Common phrases
aesthetically pleasing shape
exterior design
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a person's physical build or body shape, as that is better expressed using 身形. Using it for a person can sound like you are treating them as an object or focusing purely on their outer shell.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
