song2 lei6爽利
Jyutpingsong2 lei6
Yalesóng leih
Definition
Energetic, in high spirits, or refreshed.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being physically or mentally refreshed, alert, and ready for action. It often implies a sense of lightness or clarity, such as after a good night's sleep or finishing a tedious task. While it can describe a person's mood, it is frequently used to describe the feeling of relief or comfort in one's body.
Examples
He looks very energetic today.
Related words
Common phrases
energetic and refreshed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爽快, which describes someone who is decisive or straightforward in their actions. 爽利 focuses more on the internal feeling of being refreshed or energetic.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
