pei4 gwong1 juk6 waat6皮光肉滑
Jyutpingpei4 gwong1 juk6 waat6
Yalepèih gwōng yuhk waaht
Definition
Having smooth and fair skin; sleek and soft-skinned.
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How it's used
This idiom specifically highlights a healthy, youthful, and well-maintained complexion. It is frequently used to describe babies or young children, but also appears in advertisements for beauty products or spa treatments. The imagery suggests a texture that is both soft to the touch and visually clear of blemishes.
Examples
She had such smooth, fair skin when she was little, she was so cute.
Can you really get smooth, flawless skin by using this skincare product?
Related words
Common phrases
to maintain smooth and flawless skin
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply pale or white, as the term specifically emphasizes the smoothness and health of the skin texture. It is also not typically used to describe men in a professional context, as it can sound overly focused on physical vanity.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
