suk6 hau2 suk6 min6熟口熟面
Jyutpingsuk6 hau2 suk6 min6
Yalesuhk háu suhk mihn
Definition
Vaguely familiar; looking like something or someone seen before.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the feeling of vague recognition rather than knowing someone well. It is frequently used when you cannot quite place the context or name of the person or object you are looking at. It carries a slightly casual tone and is often paired with the particle 噉 to describe the state of being familiar.
Examples
He looks very familiar, as if I have seen him somewhere before.
This shop looks familiar, did it use to be located here?
Related words
Common phrases
very familiar looking
looks familiar
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 熟人, which refers to someone you actually know personally. Using 熟口熟面 implies you have a sense of deja vu but are not necessarily acquainted with the subject.
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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.
