seoi1 soeng3衰相
Jyutpingseoi1 soeng3
Yalesēui seung
Definition
An ugly expression, look, or a terrible state.
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How it's used
Focuses on a person's appearance or demeanor when they are in a state of defeat, shame, or general messiness. It carries a judgmental tone, often implying that the person looks pathetic or is bringing shame upon themselves through their own actions. It is rarely used to describe a literal physical deformity, but rather a temporary state of being disheveled or acting in a way that invites pity or contempt.
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Do not confuse this with 樣衰, which is a common adjective meaning ugly or unattractive. While 樣衰 describes the face or appearance itself, 衰相 describes the state or vibe someone is projecting, often due to their current situation or behavior.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
