taan2 sik3 lo2 cing4袒裼裸裎
Jyutpingtaan2 sik3 lo2 cing4
Yaletáan sik ló chìhng
Definition
To be completely naked, bare-chested, or stripped.
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How it's used
This is a formal, literary idiom that feels quite heavy and dramatic when used in daily speech. It is almost exclusively used to describe someone who is fully exposed or stripped of all clothing, often implying a sense of shock or absurdity in the situation. Because of its four-character structure, it carries a weight that makes it sound slightly humorous or exaggerated when applied to mundane contexts.
Examples
Why did you walk in completely naked?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard adjective, but it is an idiom that functions more like a descriptive state. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly theatrical or like you are reciting a classical text, so it is rarely used in polite or professional settings.
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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.
