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Definition
A pose; a specially designed and held posture or physical stance.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word pose, this term is almost exclusively used in the context of photography or modeling. It carries a slightly informal tone and is rarely used to describe a natural, resting posture of the body. You will frequently hear it paired with the verb 擺 to describe the act of striking a pose.
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He loves to strike weird poses when taking photos.
Related words
Common phrases
to strike a pose
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a person's general posture or how they stand in daily life, as it specifically refers to a deliberate, staged performance for a camera or audience.
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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.
