sing6 zong1盛裝盛装
Jyutpingsing6 zong1
Yalesihng jōng
Definition
Splendid attire; formal, grand, or solemn dress.
neutralclothingpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate effort to look elegant or formal for a specific event. It implies a level of sophistication beyond just wearing clean clothes, often involving accessories or formal wear like suits or evening gowns. While it can be used as a noun, it is most frequently used as a verb phrase in daily speech.
Examples
She is dressed up for the party tonight.
Do you need to dress formally for the job interview?
Related words
Common phrases
to attend in formal attire
to be dressed to the nines
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with everyday dressing up or putting on makeup, which is more commonly expressed as 扮靚. Using 盛裝 for a casual outing will sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
