seoi2 se4 jiu1水蛇腰
Jyutpingseoi2 se4 jiu1
Yaleséui sèh yīu
Definition
A slender, supple waistline of a woman.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on a very thin, flexible, and curvy waistline, often implying a sense of grace or allure. While it literally references a water snake, it is used as a compliment for a woman's figure rather than a literal description of anatomy. It contrasts sharply with descriptions of a thick or straight waist like 水桶腰.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Her slender waist is truly enviable.
How did you train to get such a slender waist?
Related words
Common phrases
to train for a slender waist
to possess a slender waist
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe men, as it is exclusively reserved for female beauty standards. Using it for a man would sound bizarre or potentially mocking.
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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.
