soeng1 cung4 sing3雙重性双重性
Jyutpingsoeng1 cung4 sing3
Yalesēung chùhng sing
Definition
Duality; dual nature; double character.
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How it's used
Refers to a person having two conflicting sides to their character, often implying hypocrisy or deceit. It is a more formal or analytical term compared to common colloquial expressions like 兩面派. Use it when discussing someone's complex or contradictory behavior in a slightly more serious or critical tone.
Examples
He is very duplicitous, always saying one thing and doing another.
What do you think of his duplicitous personality?
Related words
Common phrases
duality of personality
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple indecisiveness or changing one's mind, as it specifically carries a negative connotation of being two-faced or insincere.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
