saang1 dung6生動生动
Jyutpingsaang1 dung6
Yalesāang duhng
Definition
Lively, vivid, and highly realistic, as of a description or portrayal.
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How it's used
Focus on the ability to bring something to life through description or performance. It is frequently used to praise someone's storytelling skills or the quality of a creative work like a film or a painting. Unlike describing a person as energetic, this word highlights the effectiveness and impact of their communication style.
Examples
He speaks in such a lively way that he always makes everyone laugh.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 活躍, which describes a person who is physically active or socially outgoing. Use 生動 specifically for things that are expressive, vivid, or engaging to the senses.
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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.
