o2 no5 do1 zi1婀娜多姿
Jyutpingo2 no5 do1 zi1
Yaleó nóh dō jī
Definition
Graceful, charming, and beautiful, describing a woman's posture or figure.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively to describe the physical movement or silhouette of a woman. It carries a slightly literary or formal tone, often appearing in written descriptions or when someone is being particularly complimentary about a person's elegance. While it describes beauty, it specifically focuses on the fluidity and charm of motion rather than facial features.
Examples
She is graceful when she dances, very attractive.
Which girl is walking so gracefully?
Related words
Common phrases
having a graceful and charming figure
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe men, as it is gendered specifically toward feminine grace. It is also not typically used for inanimate objects, even if they are elegant or curvy.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
