ngoi6 gun1外觀外观
Jyutpingngoi6 gun1
Yalengoih gūn
Definition
Appearance; the outward look or features of something.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the external design or visual presentation of an object or building. While it is a formal noun, it is frequently used in casual discussions about consumer products like electronics or cars. It is rarely used to describe the physical appearance of a person, where terms like 樣貌 or 樣 are far more natural.
Examples
The appearance of this phone is very pretty.
Do you only look at the appearance when choosing a car?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's looks, as it sounds like you are treating them as an inanimate object or a piece of machinery.
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.
