seon4 hung4 ci2 baak6唇紅齒白唇红齿白
Jyutpingseon4 hung4 ci2 baak6
Yalesèuhn hùhng chí baahk
Definition
Having red lips and white teeth; pretty and good-looking.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a person who has a healthy and attractive appearance, specifically focusing on a bright smile and clear complexion. It is almost exclusively used to describe young, fresh-faced individuals rather than mature adults. While it literally references lips and teeth, it functions as a general compliment for someone's youthful good looks.
Examples
He was already good-looking with a bright smile when he was a kid.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who looks rugged or mature, as the term carries a strong connotation of youth and delicate features. It is not a general term for all types of attractiveness.
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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.
