si3 zeng3四正

Jyutpingsi3 zeng3

Yalesi jeng

形容詞

Definition

Tidy, decent, and well-kept; also used to describe a good-looking or neat appearance.

tidy; neat; orderly; proper
good-looking; decent-looking; presentable
sound; healthy; wholesome

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How it's used

Describes something that is balanced, symmetrical, or aesthetically pleasing in a conventional way. It is frequently used to describe property layouts that are square and easy to furnish, or people who have a clean, respectable appearance. The term carries a positive connotation of being upright and well-ordered.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間uk1屋zong1裝sau1修dak1得hou2好si3四zeng3正。

This apartment is renovated very neatly and properly.

keoi5佢go3個jan4人tai2睇lok6落hou2好si3四zeng3正，jing1應goi1該。

He looks like a decent and reliable person.

Common phrases

si3四si3四zeng3正zeng3正

very neat and square

joeng6樣maau6貌si3四zeng3正

decent looking

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone's personality as 'honest' or 'moral' in a deep sense, as it primarily refers to outward appearance, presentation, or physical structure. It is not a direct synonym for 'kind' or 'virtuous'.