seoi3帥帅
Jyutpingseoi3
Yaleseui
Definition
Handsome; stylish and good-looking.
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How it's used
While 帥 is understood in Cantonese, it is heavily influenced by Mandarin and is less common in daily speech than 靚仔 or 有型. Using 靚仔 is the standard way to describe a handsome man, whereas 有型 focuses more on someone's overall style, coolness, or charisma. You will mostly encounter 帥 in written contexts, social media, or when someone is intentionally using a more playful or dramatic tone.
Examples
He is dressed very handsomely today.
Do you think this guy is handsome?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 帥 to describe women, as it is strictly reserved for men. If you want to describe a woman as cool or stylish, use 有型 instead.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
