seoi1 fun2衰款
Jyutpingseoi1 fun2
Yalesēui fún
Definition
Nasty, ugly, or disgraceful appearance; also refers to an unpleasant or despicable character.
- ugly, nasty, or disgraceful appearance or manner
- a despicable, bad, or unpleasant character
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How it's used
Describes someone whose facial expression or general demeanor suggests they are untrustworthy, mean, or up to no good. It focuses on the impression of character conveyed by a person's face rather than their actual actions. People often use this to warn others about someone who gives off a suspicious vibe.
Examples
He looks like a bad person, don't play with him.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply ugly or unattractive, as it specifically implies a negative moral character or a malicious attitude rather than physical appearance alone.
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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.
