ping1娉
Jyutpingping1
Yalepīng
Definition
Graceful, attractive, and slender.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound 娉婷 to describe a woman's graceful, slender, or elegant appearance. It is a literary term that is rarely used in isolation in modern spoken Cantonese. You will mostly encounter it in written descriptions or formal contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
Her posture is very graceful when she dances.
Which girl doesn't want to have a slender figure?
Related words
Common phrases
graceful and slender
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe objects or general beauty. It is specifically reserved for describing the delicate and graceful physical appearance of a woman.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
