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Yalesēui yéung
Definition
An ugly, miserable, or unpleasant appearance.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe someone who looks either physically unappealing or, more commonly, like they are up to no good or have just suffered a misfortune. It carries a strong sense of judgment or mockery, often implying that the person's appearance reflects their bad character or recent failure. It is rarely used to describe a neutral or objective state of ugliness.
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Why are you making that miserable face?
His pathetic look really makes people feel uncomfortable.
Related words
Common phrases
to pull a miserable face
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply unattractive in a neutral way, as it implies a moral or situational judgment. It is highly informal and can be offensive if used to describe someone's actual face rather than their current expression or demeanor.
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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.
