pung4 pung4 sung1 sung1蓬蓬鬆鬆蓬蓬松松
Jyutpingpung4 pung4 sung1 sung1
Yalepùhng pùhng sūng sūng
Definition
Very loose, fluffy, or puffy.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective is primarily used to describe textures that are airy, voluminous, or light. It is commonly applied to hair that has lost its sleekness or to bedding like duvets and pillows that have been fluffed up. The structure implies a sense of softness combined with a lack of tight structure or density.
Examples
Their hair is all fluffy, it looks like they haven't combed it.
This pillow is so fluffy and soft, it's very comfortable to sleep on.
Related words
Common phrases
hair is fluffy
pillow is fluffy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe loose clothing, as it specifically refers to the texture of materials or hair rather than the fit of a garment.
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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.
