siu1 soeng1瀟湘潇湘
Jyutpingsiu1 soeng1
Yalesīu sēung
Definition
To dress in elegant, well-fitting, and lightweight clothes, especially at the expense of warmth.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the fixed phrase 抵冷貪瀟湘, which describes someone who prioritizes fashion over warmth. It carries a slightly playful or mocking tone, implying that the person is sacrificing comfort for the sake of looking sharp. While it technically describes a style of dress, you will rarely hear it used outside of this specific idiomatic context.
Examples
She usually dresses in a slim and elegant way, she looks very classy.
Related words
Common phrases
to sacrifice warmth for the sake of looking stylish
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literary term 瀟湘 which refers to the Xiao and Xiang rivers in China. In Cantonese, the term for dressing elegantly is a colloquial adaptation that sounds similar but carries a completely different meaning related to fashion and personal appearance.
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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.
