sau2 gwaa1 hei2 zin2手瓜起𦟌
Jyutpingsau2 gwaa1 hei2 zin2
Yalesáu gwā héi jín
Definition
Strong and muscular; having well-defined muscles.
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How it's used
This phrase specifically refers to the bulging biceps that appear when someone flexes their arm, serving as a visual indicator of physical strength. It is almost exclusively used to describe men, as it carries a connotation of masculine power or athletic prowess. While it literally describes the arm, it is often used to emphasize that someone is not as weak or frail as they might appear at first glance.
Examples
He works out diligently and has developed strong, muscular arms.
Related words
Common phrases
to train until one has muscular arms
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe legs or other body parts, as it is strictly associated with the biceps. It is also not used to describe general fitness or health, but specifically the visible development of arm muscle.
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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.
