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Jyutpingseon4 cing4
Yalesèuhn chìhng
Definition
Innocent, pure, and romantically naive.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone who is inexperienced or naive in romantic matters, often implying a lack of worldly cynicism. While it can be a compliment for someone's sincerity, it is frequently used with a hint of irony or skepticism to suggest that someone is being overly idealistic or easily fooled by others.
Examples
He is very innocent, he has never dated before.
Do you think he's innocent? Actually, he's very sharp.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical cleanliness or purity of objects, as it is strictly reserved for personality and romantic outlook. For physical purity, use words like 乾淨 or 純淨 instead.
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Grammar guides
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