seon4 coi2唇彩
Jyutpingseon4 coi2
Yalesèuhn chói
Definition
Lip gloss; a viscous cosmetic used to add color and shine to the lips.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Distinguish this clearly from 潤唇膏, which is primarily for moisturizing and protecting lips from chapping. While 潤唇膏 is often colorless or neutral, 唇彩 is strictly for aesthetic purposes to add shine, pigment, or glitter. It is common to see people layer 唇彩 over a matte lipstick to create a fuller, more hydrated look.
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zi1支jīExamples
The color of your lip gloss is beautiful, where did you buy it?
She usually just puts on a little bit of lip gloss for work.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唇膏, which refers to solid lipstick. Using 唇彩 when you mean a solid lipstick will confuse listeners, as the texture and application method are quite different.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
